EDWARDS CLOSE, WS15 2YN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 2YN

EDWARDS CLOSE, WS15 2YN, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.66 per 1,000 population. This WS15 2YN 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 2YN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 2YN, encompassing approximately 2899 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (320.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)

WS15 2YN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

EDWARDS CLOSE, WS15 2YN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2119.66320.00%
Violence and sexual offences187.2428.57%
Anti-social behaviour46.21-63.64%
Possession of weapons31.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-40.00%
Public order21.03-60.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.69-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.9016.67%
Anti-social behaviour114.8310.00%
Public order53.79150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7266.67%
Shoplifting51.7266.67%
Other theft21.72100.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.0733.33%
Anti-social behaviour104.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.45-40.00%
Shoplifting31.03-57.14%
Public order21.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.11400.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.45-55.00%
Shoplifting73.10-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.4166.67%
Other theft21.72-33.33%
Public order20.69-66.67%
Burglary10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.5653.85%
Shoplifting86.90100.00%
Public order62.76200.00%
Other theft32.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons31.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-80.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.48266.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.79900.00%
Vehicle crime83.45166.67%
Other theft62.76200.00%
Shoplifting42.07-20.00%
Robbery21.38100.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.04-13.33%
Shoplifting54.4866.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.72-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.03200.00%
Public order21.03-60.00%
Other theft20.69-33.33%
Other crime10.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.3825.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.17400.00%
Public order51.72150.00%
Other theft31.720.00%
Shoplifting31.03-57.14%
Vehicle crime11.03-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.079.09%
Shoplifting74.1440.00%
Burglary42.41300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3850.00%
Other theft31.0350.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Public order20.69-50.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.620.00%
Shoplifting53.7925.00%
Public order41.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38-60.00%
Other theft20.69-50.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.73-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.79150.00%
Public order41.720.00%
Shoplifting41.38-20.00%
Other theft41.38300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.38-33.33%
Other crime20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.000.00%
Shoplifting55.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.720.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
July 202412
June 20249
May 202420
April 202413
March 202413
February 202415
January 202412
December 202311
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 202410
June 202410
May 20242
April 202410
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 202411
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 2 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

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

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total18
    Shoplifting17
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total7
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lower Brook Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Anson Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Western Springs Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Market Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Speechly Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Green Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Hagley Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Elmore Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bow Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bryans Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lanrick Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1