WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Staffordshire Police Police

Crime in Hednesford North, Cannock Chase

Comprehensive safety analysis for Hednesford North, localized within Cannock Chase.

Total Crimes

61
trending_down -11.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

104.13per 1k
trending_down -1.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

6,953

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences26
Anti-social Behaviour10
Shoplifting8
Criminal Damage & Arson4
Public Order3
Other Theft3
Burglary2
Vehicle Crime2
Bicycle Theft1
Other Crime1
Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Parking Area Map
Shoplifting: 4Anti-social behaviour: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2
11
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Anti-social behaviour: 2Public order: 1
6
On or near Anglesey Crescent Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Other theft: 1Shoplifting: 1
5
On or near Market Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Shoplifting: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Cotton Grove Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Burglary: 1
3
On or near Cardigan Place Map
Shoplifting: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Hednesford Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Mount Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 1Public order: 1
2
On or near Cygnet Close Map
Bicycle theft: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Cannock Chase district.

Local Rank

#13safest in Cannock Chase

National Safety

Top 15%Riskiest

City Average

79.66per 1k

Local Policing

Cannock East & North

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Local Priorities

Reducing drug use.

Issued: 4 Mar 2026

Status Update

Officers will be working with partners to support those being exploited through drug use and ensuring that positive action is taken against those that are dealing drugs within the area.

Actioned: 4 Jun 2026

Tackling illegal parking.

Issued: 4 Mar 2026

Status Update

Officers are working with partners to address the increased reports of illegal parking.

Actioned: 4 Jun 2026

Reducing speeding offences.

Issued: 4 Mar 2026

Status Update

Officers will be completing speed checks in the area and working with partners to identify hotspot locations.

Actioned: 4 Jun 2026

Continuing issues in relation to Anti-social behaviour and drug-related crime in the Chadsmoor area.

Issued: 25 Nov 2025

Status Update

Officers are completing high visibility patrols to reassure the local community by taking enforcement action against those committing these offences through operations. Officers are working closely with key individual networks, protecting the most vulnerable and those subject to exploitation.

Actioned: 26 Jun 2025

Engagement Events

JUN24

Starbucks Drop-in

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4:30 PM — 5:30 PM

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Cannock Road

JUL8

Community Event

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12:00 AM — 12:00 AM

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The Nest Public House, Chadsmoor

JUL8

WV5 - COMMUNITY EVENT

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12:00 AM — 12:00 AM

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THE NEST, JOHN STREET, CANNOCK

JUL17

Speak to your Local Officer - Mobile Police Van

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4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

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Pye Green Stadium

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