WS15 2WD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 2WD

WS15 2WD, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.48 per 1,000 population. This WS15 2WD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WS15 postcode area, which has experienced 236 crimes and a crime rate of 6.12 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WS15 2WD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 2WD, encompassing approximately 638 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WS15 2WD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Power Station Road with total crimes: 7
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 4
  • Market Street with total crimes: 2

WS15 2WD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour423.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.260.00%
Shoplifting36.2650.00%
Bicycle theft14.700.00%
Drugs11.570.00%
Burglary11.57-66.67%
Public order11.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences426.61300.00%
Burglary36.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.70200.00%
Other theft34.700.00%
Shoplifting24.70100.00%
Public order13.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.570.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour210.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.130.00%
Public order11.57-50.00%
Shoplifting11.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.570.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order214.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.13-60.00%
Burglary23.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.130.00%
Shoplifting13.13-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences521.92-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson37.830.00%
Vehicle crime24.700.00%
Shoplifting23.13-50.00%
Burglary13.130.00%
Drugs11.570.00%

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 offences617.220.00%
Shoplifting49.390.00%
Other theft16.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting415.65100.00%
Burglary36.260.00%
Public order14.700.00%
Other theft11.570.00%
Robbery11.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.3950.00%
Shoplifting24.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.130.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting27.83-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences23.130.00%
Vehicle crime13.130.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.260.00%
Other theft14.70-80.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft515.6566.67%
Shoplifting37.8350.00%
Public order14.700.00%
Bicycle theft11.570.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft312.520.00%
Shoplifting24.700.00%
Vehicle crime13.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.570.00%
Burglary11.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
January 20243
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
September 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20243

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Power Station Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 2. Queen Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Market Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1