WS15 2WA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 2WA

WS15 2WA, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.67 per 1,000 population. This WS15 2WA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS15 postcode area, which has experienced 189 crimes and a crime rate of 4.90 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS15 2WA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 2WA, encompassing approximately 716 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS15 2WA area, explore the WS15 2WA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (283.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

WS15 2WA Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Power Station Road with total crimes: 5

WS15 2WA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2351.67283.33%
Violence and sexual offences332.12-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.19-62.50%
Possession of weapons24.190.00%
Bicycle theft12.790.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Other crime11.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%
Public order11.40-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour836.31166.67%
Shoplifting611.1720.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.38-28.57%
Public order36.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.19-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.400.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Burglary11.40-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences737.71600.00%
Shoplifting59.7866.67%
Anti-social behaviour36.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.1950.00%
Other theft34.190.00%
Public order24.19-33.33%
Burglary22.790.00%
Theft from the person12.790.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting318.16-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.1950.00%
Public order34.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.19100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.79-83.33%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences625.140.00%
Shoplifting48.38100.00%
Public order25.59100.00%
Burglary22.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.79-75.00%
Other theft11.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences625.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.380.00%
Vehicle crime25.59100.00%
Shoplifting22.79-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.790.00%
Public order11.400.00%
Burglary11.400.00%
Drugs11.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences619.55100.00%
Shoplifting48.380.00%
Other theft25.59100.00%
Theft from the person12.790.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting419.5533.33%
Violence and sexual offences35.59-57.14%
Public order24.190.00%
Burglary22.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.790.00%
Other theft11.400.00%
Robbery11.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences722.35250.00%
Shoplifting39.78-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.190.00%
Public order22.790.00%
Drugs12.790.00%
Other theft11.400.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting412.57-20.00%
Public order25.59100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.79100.00%
Vehicle crime12.790.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting515.3625.00%
Other theft26.98-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%
Public order11.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft519.5525.00%
Shoplifting46.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.59-50.00%
Public order12.790.00%
Bicycle theft11.400.00%
Vehicle crime11.40-66.67%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting426.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.590.00%
Other theft45.590.00%
Vehicle crime35.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.190.00%
Bicycle theft11.400.00%
Public order11.400.00%
Burglary11.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20241
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WS15 2WA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Shoplifting17
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total7
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Power Station Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Market Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Bryans Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1