Crime Rate in Cannock Chase: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cannock Chase

The total recorded crimes in Cannock Chase, Cannock Chase in January 2025 are around 685 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cannock Chase crime rate of 6.81 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (295) incidents (15.69% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (80) incidents (-8.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (66) incidents (3.12% increase)
Cannock Chase Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shooting Butts Road with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Partridge Close 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 (149 crimes), and the safest, Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury (15 crimes), is 134 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Cannock Chase.

Similarly, the area of Cannock South (149 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Wimblebury & Cannock Wood (24 crimes), with a difference of 125 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Cannock Chase.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Cannock South149
Western Springs72
Cannock West57
Etching Hill and The Heath56
Hednesford North55

Safest Wards:

Hednesford Green Heath27
Rawnsley23
Hagley23
Hednesford South16
Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury15

Most Dangerous Areas:

Cannock South149
Rugeley Town85
Cannock West & Mill Green77
Rugeley North & Etchinghill55
Rugeley South & Brereton55

Safest Areas:

Hednesford Pye Green33
Hawks Green31
Cannock North East31
Hednesford South & Heath Hayes27
Wimblebury & Cannock Wood24

Cannock Chase Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Cannock Chase has recorded 685 crimes with crime rate of 6.81 ranking 160th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 1 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

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Staffordshire)CrimesRank (Staffordshire)CrimesRank (Staffordshire)
Lichfield610 57,875 87,222 8
Stafford739 811,685 49,817 6
Staffordshire Moorlands540 67,361 76,533 7
South Staffordshire619 78,568 68,424 5
Newcastle-under-Lyme758 310,114 510,477 2
East Staffordshire753 411,065 110,197 3
Tamworth514 26,880 36,980 1

Cannock Chase Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 740 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 92.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202566
December 202464
November 202488
October 202485
September 202486
August 2024110
July 202491
June 2024150

A total of 122 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202518
December 202417
November 202421
October 202421
September 202417
August 20244
July 20246
June 202418

A total of 161 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202516
December 202419
November 202421
October 202421
September 202417
August 202418
July 202423
June 202426

A total of 2549 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 318.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 514 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025295
December 2024255
November 2024272
October 2024314
September 2024283
August 2024290
July 2024326
June 2024514

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410

A total of 348 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 43.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202531
December 202454
November 202448
October 202448
September 202434
August 202442
July 202435
June 202456

A total of 58 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20247
November 20247
October 202413
September 202410
August 20246
July 202410
June 20242

A total of 123 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202515
December 20248
November 202422
October 202427
September 202411
August 202411
July 202415
June 202414

A total of 676 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 84.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202580
December 202487
November 202483
October 202478
September 202479
August 202477
July 202472
June 2024120

A total of 378 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 47.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202562
December 202452
November 202449
October 202444
September 202440
August 202442
July 202441
June 202448

A total of 567 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 70.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202554
December 202455
November 202448
October 202474
September 202478
August 202460
July 202468
June 2024130

A total of 385 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 48.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202534
December 202436
November 202443
October 202437
September 202444
August 202445
July 202458
June 202488

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248

High Crime Locations Cannock Chase in January 2025

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

1. Shooting Butts Road (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences18
Other crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Partridge Close (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting12
Other theft1
4. Fairmount Drive (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
6. William Morris Court (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1

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