WS15 2YW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WS15 2YW

WS15 2YW, Cannock Chase has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.77 per 1,000 population. This WS15 2YW 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 2YW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WS15 2YW, encompassing approximately 2935 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WS15 2YW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Western Springs Road with total crimes: 3
  • Chase Side Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Speechly Drive with total crimes: 2

WS15 2YW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.7744.44%
Possession of weapons14.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.47125.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.07-25.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.1114.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.73100.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.7775.00%
Public order22.380.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-80.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68100.00%
Robbery20.68100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.07-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.040.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.1125.00%
Vehicle crime23.41100.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.43-11.11%
Burglary32.730.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.0750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.45-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour42.04300.00%
Public order21.360.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.79175.00%
Burglary23.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-75.00%

In September 2023, 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 behaviour44.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.360.00%
Burglary31.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 20244
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 202410
January 20248
December 20239
November 20236
October 202311
September 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 7 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
November 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20243
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Western Springs Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Chase Side Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Speechly Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Green Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hillway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hagley Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Elmore Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bow Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Averill Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1