What is the crime rate in Cannock Chase?

As of February 2026, Cannock Chase has a crime rate of 6.01 per 1,000 residents, based on 604 recorded offences.

How does Cannock Chase rank nationally for crime?

Cannock Chase ranks #225 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Cannock Chase?

The most common crime type in Cannock Chase is Violence and sexual offences with 263 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 43.5% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in Cannock Chase?

As of February 2026, Cannock Chase has a crime rate of 6.01 per 1,000 residents, based on 604 recorded offences.

How does Cannock Chase rank nationally for crime?

Cannock Chase ranks #225 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Cannock Chase?

The most common crime type in Cannock Chase is Violence and sexual offences with 263 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 43.5% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Staffordshire Police Police

Cannock Chase Crime Intelligence Report

Cannock Chase recorded 604 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 6.01 per 1,000 residents. This places Cannock Chase at #225 of 331 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has decreased by 13.5% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 3.2% higher.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

604

trending_down -13.5% vs last month

Crime Rate

6.01per 1k

Moderate

National Rank

#225of 331

By total crime volume

Staffordshire

#5rank

Ranked within county

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near Shopping Area Map	Shoplifting: 22 Robbery: 1	22
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 17 Robbery: 1	17
On or near Parking Area Map	Shoplifting: 17	17
On or near Parking Area Map	Anti-social behaviour: 12	12
On or near Lawton Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 7	7
On or near Lilac Avenue Map	Violence and sexual offences: 7	7
On or near Partridge Close Map	Shoplifting: 6	6
On or near A34 Map	Shoplifting: 4 Drugs: 1	4
On or near Petrol Station Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5	5
On or near Feathers Drive Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4	4

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

604 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

263

43.5%

Anti-social Behaviour

13.6%

Shoplifting

10.6%

Public Order

8.3%

Vehicle Crime

7.0%

Criminal Damage & Arson

5.1%

Other Theft

4.0%

Drug Offences

2.3%

Other Crime

2.0%

Burglary

1.8%

Robbery

1.0%

Weapons Possession

0.7%

Bicycle Theft

0.2%

Expert Safety Insights

Ward Safety Rankings

15 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	Cannock South	85	4.6
2	Western Springs	58	4.3
3	Hednesford North	58	5.0
4	Norton Canes	55	9.0
5	Cannock West	51	4.0

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Hednesford South	12	1.7
shield	Hagley	24	5.8
shield	Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury	25	2.1
shield	Cannock East	29	1.6
shield	Rawnsley	31	7.1

Growth Analysis

Month-on-Monthtrending_down -13.5%

Year-on-Yeartrending_up +3.2%

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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.

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