15 Wards · England & WalesUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Cannock Chase
Compare crime rates across all 15 wards in Cannock Chase. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Western Springs | 115.8 | 88 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Cannock West | 111.2 | 66 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Hednesford North | 104.1 | 61 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Cannock South | 91.1 | 150 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Cannock North | 73.6 | 53 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Cannock East | 67.1 | 43 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Norton Canes | 65.0 | 53 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Etching Hill and The Heath | 63.8 | 41 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Hagley | 62.9 | 35 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Rawnsley | 61.3 | 32 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Hednesford Green Heath | 55.5 | 34 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Brereton and Ravenhill | 53.7 | 65 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury | 43.1 | 34 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Hednesford South | 40.2 | 27 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Hawks Green | 38.6 | 17 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Cannock Chase has the highest crime rate?
Western Springs has the highest crime rate in Cannock Chase, with 115.8 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Cannock Chase?
Hawks Green has the lowest crime rate among Cannock Chase's wards, with 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Cannock Chase have?
Cannock Chase has 15 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.