Crime Rate in Etching Hill and The Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Etching Hill and The Heath

The total recorded crimes in Etching Hill and The Heath, Cannock Chase, UK in July 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Etching Hill and The Heath crime rate of 2.66 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 Etching Hill and The Heath, encompassing approximately 17,681 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-46.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Etching Hill and The Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birches Valley with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Holyoake Place with total crimes: 3

How safe is Etching Hill and The Heath?

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

  • Relative to Cannock Chase:

    • In 2024, Etching Hill and The Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cannock Chase average, with 382 crimes compared to 587.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Etching Hill and The Heath recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 14 other areas in the Cannock Chase.

    • In 2023, Etching Hill and The Heath had fewer crimes than the Cannock Chase average, with 415 crimes compared to 546. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Etching Hill and The Heath recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 14 other areas in the Cannock Chase.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Etching Hill and The Heath Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Etching Hill and The Heath has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 2.66 ranking 7th out of 14 in the Cannock Chase, UK

In 2024, the total Etching Hill and The Heath crimes were 382. The crime rate of Etching Hill and The Heath in 2024 was 21.60 (year) or 1.80 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

In 2023, the total crimes in Etching Hill and The Heath were around 415 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.47 (year) or 1.96 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Etching Hill and The Heath)CrimesRank (Etching Hill and The Heath)CrimesRank (Etching Hill and The Heath)
Cannock South109 11,593 11,517 1
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
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

Etching Hill and The Heath 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 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 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 17 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20254
May 20259
April 20257
March 20253
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20252

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
January 20252
December 20248
November 20245
October 20246

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
October 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20253
February 20251
January 20251
October 20244

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202528
May 202525
April 202516
March 202511
February 202518
January 202538
December 202417
November 202412
October 202414

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251

High Crime Locations Etching Hill and The Heath in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Etching Hill and The Heath postcode area is presented below.

1. Birches Valley (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
3. Holyoake Place (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
5. Slitting Mill Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Kelvedon Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
7. John Ball Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Wat Tyler Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Aneurin Bevan Place (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Crestwood Rise (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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