Crime Rate in Cannock Chase: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cannock Chase

The total recorded crimes in Cannock Chase, UK in May 2025 are around 740 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cannock Chase crime rate of 7.36 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Cannock Chase, encompassing approximately 100,523 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (318) incidents (4.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (101) incidents (-13.68% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (93) incidents (29.17% increase)
Cannock Chase Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Court with total crimes: 16
  • Beau Court with total crimes: 14
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 13

Cannock Chase Police Info:

Staffordshire Police

How safe is Cannock Chase?

To understand the safety of Cannock Chase, we need to analyze Cannock Chase crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Cannock Chase has recorded 8,804 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 87.58 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 180 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 8,187 crimes with a crime rate of 81.44, ranking it 196 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, Cannock Chase demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Staffordshire average, with 8804 crimes compared to 9044.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cannock Chase recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 7 other cities.

    • In 2023, Cannock Chase had fewer crimes than the Staffordshire average, with 8,187 crimes compared to 8,480. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Cannock Chase witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 7 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Cannock Chase is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Staffordshire, Cannock Chase has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Cannock Chase Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Cannock South (132 crimes), and the safest, Hednesford South (14 crimes), is 118 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Cannock Chase.

Similarly, the area of Cannock South (132 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Wimblebury & Cannock Wood (19 crimes), with a difference of 113 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Cannock Chase.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Cannock South132
Hednesford North73
Norton Canes71
Cannock West67
Western Springs63

Safest Wards:

Hawks Green26
Hednesford Green Heath24
Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury19
Rawnsley16
Hednesford South14

Most Dangerous Areas:

Cannock South132
Rugeley Town99
Cannock West & Mill Green82
Rugeley South & Brereton73
Norton Canes71

Safest Areas:

Hednesford Pye Green33
Cannock North East32
Hawks Green26
Hednesford South & Heath Hayes25
Wimblebury & Cannock Wood19

Cannock Chase Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cannock Chase has recorded 740 crimes with crime rate of 7.36 ranking 191th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Staffordshire.

In 2024, the total Cannock Chase crimes were 8,804. The crime rate of Cannock Chase in 2024 was 87.58 (year) or 7.30 (month) ranking it 180 danzarous in the UK. Cannock Chase ranked 4 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cannock Chase were around 8,187 crimes with yearly crime rate of 81.44 (year) or 6.79 (month) ranking 196 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Staffordshire, Cannock Chase ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 4 as per crime rate of Cannock Chase

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Staffordshire)CrimesRank (Staffordshire)CrimesRank (Staffordshire)
Lichfield665 87,875 87,222 8
Staffordshire Moorlands579 77,361 76,533 7
Stafford928 611,685 49,817 6
South Staffordshire743 58,568 68,424 5
Newcastle-under-Lyme959 210,114 510,477 2
East Staffordshire796 311,065 110,197 3
Tamworth573 16,880 36,980 1

Cannock Chase Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (318 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (101 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (303 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (117 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (293 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (102 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 239 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 81 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (295 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (80 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 255 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 87 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (272 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (88 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (314 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (85 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (283 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (86 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (290 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (110 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 326 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 91 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (514 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (150 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 535 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202547
March 202533
February 202535
January 202534
December 202436
November 202443
October 202437
September 202444
August 202445
July 202458
June 202488

A total of 98 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 202512
February 202513
January 20253
December 20247
November 20247
October 202413
September 202410
August 20246
July 202410
June 20242

A total of 205 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202526
March 202531
February 202510
January 202515
December 20248
November 202422
October 202427
September 202411
August 202411
July 202415
June 202414

A total of 1141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 95.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025101
April 2025117
March 2025102
February 202581
January 202566
December 202464
November 202488
October 202485
September 202486
August 2024110
July 202491
June 2024150

A total of 773 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202552
March 202561
February 202542
January 202554
December 202455
November 202448
October 202474
September 202478
August 202460
July 202468
June 2024130

A total of 177 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202516
March 202521
February 20258
January 202518
December 202417
November 202421
October 202421
September 202417
August 20244
July 20246
June 202418

A total of 969 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202593
April 202572
March 202570
February 202558
January 202580
December 202487
November 202483
October 202478
September 202479
August 202477
July 202472
June 2024120

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244

A total of 531 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202543
March 202541
February 202530
January 202562
December 202452
November 202449
October 202444
September 202440
August 202442
July 202441
June 202448

A total of 232 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202518
March 202522
February 202514
January 202516
December 202419
November 202421
October 202421
September 202417
August 202418
July 202423
June 202426

A total of 80 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20259
February 202510
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410

A total of 506 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202538
March 202538
February 202539
January 202531
December 202454
November 202448
October 202448
September 202434
August 202442
July 202435
June 202456

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 3702 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 308.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 514 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025318
April 2025303
March 2025293
February 2025239
January 2025295
December 2024255
November 2024272
October 2024314
September 2024283
August 2024290
July 2024326
June 2024514

High Crime Locations Cannock Chase in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cannock Chase postcode area is presented below.

1. Victoria Court (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting14
Robbery1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Beau Court (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Other theft1
Burglary1
3. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
Shoplifting1
Public order1
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Knights Court (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
Shoplifting1
Other theft1
6. Cedar Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1

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