ST PAULS MEWS, WS15 2WE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 2WE

ST PAULS MEWS, WS15 2WE, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.92 per 1,000 population. This WS15 2WE 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 2WE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 2WE, encompassing approximately 2235 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WS15 2WE area, explore the WS15 2WE 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: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WS15 2WE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

ST PAULS MEWS, WS15 2WE 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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2321.92283.33%
Violence and sexual offences1310.29-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour45.81-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-75.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.23-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour87.1614.29%
Shoplifting63.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.6833.33%
Public order41.79100.00%
Burglary21.790.00%
Other theft10.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.8963.64%
Anti-social behaviour78.050.00%
Shoplifting43.13-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.79-40.00%
Other theft21.34100.00%
Public order20.89-66.67%
Burglary20.890.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.44-31.25%
Shoplifting74.92-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour73.13600.00%
Public order63.13-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.68-16.67%
Vehicle crime22.240.00%
Other theft10.89-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.37-30.43%
Shoplifting97.16125.00%
Public order84.03166.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.58-25.00%
Other theft42.6833.33%
Possession of weapons21.79100.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-90.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2329.9743.75%
Anti-social behaviour1010.29900.00%
Vehicle crime94.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.0333.33%
Shoplifting43.58-42.86%
Other theft31.79200.00%
Public order31.34-40.00%
Drugs31.340.00%
Other crime21.34100.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.2333.33%
Shoplifting77.16250.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.1350.00%
Public order52.680.00%
Vehicle crime32.2450.00%
Robbery21.340.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.76-29.41%
Public order55.37-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.24300.00%
Vehicle crime21.790.00%
Other theft20.89-71.43%
Shoplifting20.89-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-50.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.68-10.53%
Shoplifting77.6075.00%
Other theft73.13250.00%
Public order63.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.6833.33%
Drugs21.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.21111.11%
Shoplifting48.5033.33%
Public order31.79-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.34200.00%
Other theft21.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.08-52.63%
Public order54.03400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.24300.00%
Other theft41.7933.33%
Shoplifting31.79-25.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.210.00%
Shoplifting48.500.00%
Other theft31.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202418
June 202411
May 202416
April 202423
March 202416
February 202412
January 202417
December 202319
November 20239
October 202319

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20246
July 20244
June 20247
May 20249
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 20241
April 202410
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20249
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Shoplifting17
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lower Brook Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Wellington Drive
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Elmore Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bow Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bryans Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hindley View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Curzon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mossley
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Attlee Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Chadwick Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Town Wharf
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1