Crime Rate in Hagley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hagley

The total recorded crimes in Hagley, Cannock Chase, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hagley crime rate of 10.18 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 Hagley, encompassing approximately 4,125 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hagley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queensway with total crimes: 5
  • Sarah Challinor Close with total crimes: 4
  • Burnthill Lane with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hagley?

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

  • Relative to Cannock Chase:

    • In 2024, Hagley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cannock Chase average, with 303 crimes compared to 587.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hagley recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 14 other areas in the Cannock Chase.

    • In 2023, Hagley had fewer crimes than the Cannock Chase average, with 282 crimes compared to 546. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hagley recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 14 other areas in the Cannock Chase.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hagley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hagley has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 10.18 ranking 9th out of 14 in the Cannock Chase, UK

In 2024, the total Hagley crimes were 303. The crime rate of Hagley in 2024 was 31.03 (year) or 2.59 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hagley were around 282 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.69 (year) or 3.47 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hagley)CrimesRank (Hagley)CrimesRank (Hagley)
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
Cannock North45 8512 8512 8
Hawks Green26 11420 9342 10
Hednesford Green Heath24 12379 11304 11
Hednesford South14 15225 14271 13
Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury19 13272 13262 14
Rawnsley16 14217 15235 15

Hagley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202514
March 20256
February 20254
January 202515
December 202410
November 202414
October 202414
September 202414
August 20249
July 202420
June 202432
May 202412

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
December 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20243
November 20243
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Hagley in May 2025

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

1. Queensway (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
2. Sarah Challinor Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Burnthill Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Truro Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Flaxley Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Chichester Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Chester Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
8. Horse Fair (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cross Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
10. Golden Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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