Crime Rate in Cannock North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cannock North

The total recorded crimes in Cannock North, Cannock Chase, UK in May 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cannock North crime rate of 2.32 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 North, encompassing approximately 19,384 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-3.23% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
Cannock North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shakespeare Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Redhill Road with total crimes: 5
  • Rigby Drive with total crimes: 4

How safe is Cannock North?

To understand the safety of Cannock North, we need to analyze Cannock North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Cannock Chase:

    • In 2024, Cannock North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cannock Chase average, with 512 crimes compared to 587.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Cannock North had fewer crimes than the Cannock Chase average, with 512 crimes compared to 546. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cannock Chase, Cannock North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Cannock North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cannock North has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 2.32 ranking 8th out of 14 in the Cannock Chase, UK

In 2024, the total Cannock North crimes were 512. The crime rate of Cannock North in 2024 was 26.41 (year) or 2.20 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cannock North were around 512 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.41 (year) or 2.20 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cannock North)CrimesRank (Cannock North)CrimesRank (Cannock North)
Cannock South132 11,593 11,517 1
Cannock West67 4943 2834 2
Hednesford North73 2719 5709 4
Western Springs63 5910 3755 3
Norton Canes71 3798 4662 5
Cannock East42 10556 7574 6
Brereton and Ravenhill54 6575 6513 7
Etching Hill and The Heath52 7382 10415 9
Hawks Green26 11420 9342 10
Hagley42 9303 12282 12
Hednesford Green Heath24 12379 11304 11
Hednesford South14 15225 14271 13
Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury19 13272 13262 14
Rawnsley16 14217 15235 15

Cannock North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202531
March 202522
February 202516
January 202519
December 202426
November 202428
October 202423
September 202424
August 202423
July 202419
June 202432
May 202426

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20242
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
July 20242

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Cannock North in May 2025

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

1. Shakespeare Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
2. Redhill Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Rigby Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Anglia Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Gaelic Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Albion Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
7. Cavan'S Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Somerset Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. James Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
10. Lovatt Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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