15 Wards · England & WalesUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk

Crime by Area in Cannock Chase

Q: Which area of Cannock Chase has the highest crime rate?

Western Springs has the highest crime rate 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.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry

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Fastest Rising (3 months)

Cannock South +83.5% trending_up Cannock East +79.3% trending_up Cannock West +72.5% trending_up

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Fastest Improving (3 months)

Hagley -29.2% trending_down Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury -20.0% trending_down Hednesford Green Heath -8.3% trending_down

Top 10 Wards by Rate

All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate

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#	Ward	Rate /1k	Count	3-Month Trend
1	Western Springs	112.3	82	trending_up+41.4%	chevron_right
2	Cannock West	111.3	88	trending_up+72.5%	chevron_right
3	Hednesford North	105.9	69	trending_up+19.0%	chevron_right
4	Cannock South	89.9	156	trending_up+83.5%	chevron_right
5	Cannock North	72.5	60	trending_up+46.3%	chevron_right
6	Cannock East	66.9	52	trending_up+79.3%	chevron_right
7	Norton Canes	66.7	67	trending_up+21.8%	chevron_right
8	Etching Hill and The Heath	65.4	42	trending_up+27.3%	chevron_right
9	Hagley	64.4	17	trending_down-29.2%	chevron_right
10	Rawnsley	57.9	30	trending_down-3.2%	chevron_right
11	Hednesford Green Heath	54.1	33	trending_down-8.3%	chevron_right
12	Brereton and Ravenhill	52.5	52	trending_up+48.6%	chevron_right
13	Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury	40.7	20	trending_down-20.0%	chevron_right
14	Hawks Green	39.9	32	trending_up+3.2%	chevron_right
15	Hednesford South	37.8	17	trending_up+41.7%	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 112.3 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.

Which is the safest ward in Cannock Chase?

Hednesford South has the lowest crime rate among Cannock Chase's wards, with 37.8 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.