Crime Rate in Hednesford Green Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hednesford Green Heath

The total recorded crimes in Hednesford Green Heath, Cannock Chase, UK in March 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hednesford Green Heath crime rate of 4.68 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 Hednesford Green Heath, encompassing approximately 9,191 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hednesford Green Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pit Pony Way with total crimes: 4
  • Marston Road with total crimes: 4
  • Railway View with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hednesford Green Heath?

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

  • Relative to Cannock Chase:

    • In 2024, Hednesford Green Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cannock Chase average, with 379 crimes compared to 587.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hednesford Green Heath recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hednesford Green Heath had fewer crimes than the Cannock Chase average, with 304 crimes compared to 546. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hednesford Green Heath recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hednesford Green Heath Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hednesford Green Heath has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 4.68 ranking 8th out of 14 in the Cannock Chase, UK

In 2024, the total Hednesford Green Heath crimes were 379. The crime rate of Hednesford Green Heath in 2024 was 41.23 (year) or 3.44 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hednesford Green Heath were around 304 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.07 (year) or 2.76 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cannock Chase)CrimesRank (Cannock Chase)CrimesRank (Cannock Chase)
Cannock South154 11,593 11,517 1
Cannock West62 4943 2834 2
Western Springs81 2910 3755 3
Hednesford North62 3719 5709 4
Norton Canes60 6798 4662 5
Brereton and Ravenhill62 5575 6513 7
Cannock East44 7556 7574 6
Cannock North36 9512 8512 8
Etching Hill and The Heath31 10382 10415 9
Hawks Green22 12420 9342 10
Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury27 11272 13262 14
Hagley15 15303 12282 12
Hednesford South21 13225 14271 13
Rawnsley16 14217 15235 15

Hednesford Green Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 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 24 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202514
January 20258
December 202413
November 202413
October 202421
September 202410
August 202421
July 202424
June 202436
May 202422
April 202417

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
June 202412
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Hednesford Green Heath in March 2025

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

1. Pit Pony Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Marston Road (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Railway View (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lawton Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Guy Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Brooke Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
7. Lamplight Way (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
8. Green Heath Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Suthard Way (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
10. Bayliss Drive (Map)
Total2
Robbery2

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