Crime Rate in Cannock South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cannock South

The total recorded crimes in Cannock South, Cannock Chase, UK in July 2025 are around 109 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cannock South crime rate of 5.93 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 South, encompassing approximately 18,394 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (9.30% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
Cannock South Crime Hotspots

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

  • A34 with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Hedgehog Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Cannock South?

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

  • Relative to Cannock Chase:

    • In 2024, Cannock South reported a higher crime volume than the Cannock Chase average, with 1,593 crimes compared to 587. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cannock South witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 14 other areas in the Cannock Chase.

    • In 2023, Cannock South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cannock Chase average, with 1,517 crimes compared to 546. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cannock South witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 14 other areas in the Cannock Chase.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cannock Chase, Cannock South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Cannock South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cannock South has recorded 109 crimes with crime rate of 5.93 ranking 1th out of 14 in the Cannock Chase, UK

In 2024, the total Cannock South crimes were 1,593. The crime rate of Cannock South in 2024 was 86.60 (year) or 7.22 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cannock South were around 1,517 crimes with yearly crime rate of 82.47 (year) or 6.87 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cannock South)CrimesRank (Cannock South)CrimesRank (Cannock South)
Cannock West65 4943 2834 2
Western Springs75 2910 3755 3
Hednesford North65 3719 5709 4
Norton Canes64 5798 4662 5
Cannock East38 10556 7574 6
Brereton and Ravenhill49 6575 6513 7
Etching Hill and The Heath47 7382 10415 9
Cannock North44 9512 8512 8
Hednesford Green Heath46 8379 11304 11
Hawks Green27 13420 9342 10
Hagley32 11303 12282 12
Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury27 12272 13262 14
Hednesford South21 15225 14271 13
Rawnsley24 14217 15235 15

Cannock South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (41 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 220 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202516
May 202518
April 202515
March 202525
February 202523
January 202523
December 202414
November 202419
October 202416
September 202415
August 202419

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 202511
April 20256
March 202513
February 202512
January 20259
December 202421
November 20248
October 202410
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 499 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202543
May 202538
April 202550
March 202545
February 202534
January 202543
December 202430
November 202449
October 202433
September 202442
August 202445

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20258
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 337 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 202530
April 202525
March 202537
February 202520
January 202534
December 202437
November 202429
October 202429
September 202441
August 202430

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 149 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202516
May 202511
April 202511
March 202515
February 202512
January 20259
December 202413
November 202410
October 202414
September 202418
August 202412

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20259
May 20256
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255
January 202514
December 20247
November 20249
October 20244
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20254
January 20251
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Cannock South in July 2025

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

1. A34 (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hedgehog Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Bridge Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Surrey Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Public order4
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
9. Lilac Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Barge Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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