WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Staffordshire Police Police

Crime in Hednesford South, Cannock Chase

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

Total Crimes

27
trending_up +58.8% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

40.15per 1k
trending_up +6.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

5,429

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences10
Anti-social Behaviour7
Other Theft3
Burglary2
Public Order2
Drug Offences1
Vehicle Crime1
Criminal Damage & Arson1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Chaffinch Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Public order: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
4
On or near Foxtail Way Map
Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Sussex Drive Map
Drugs: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Hill Street Map
Public order: 1Vehicle crime: 1
2
On or near Meadow Lark Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Keys Park Road Map
Burglary: 2
2
On or near Charnwood Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Stagborough Way Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Raven Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1

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Safety comparison within Cannock Chase district.

Local Rank

#2safest in Cannock Chase

City Average

79.66per 1k

Local Policing

Chase Rural

Staffordshire Police

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Local Priorities

To combat vehicle crime.

Issued: 4 Mar 2026

Status Update

Officers will be using intelligence led policing to direct patrols to the locations frequented by offenders to reduce ongoing vehicle thefts.

Actioned: 4 Jun 2026

The issue affecting the area is vehicles - in particular the anti-social use of vehicles in terms of parking and also criminal damage to vehicles.

Issued: 25 Nov 2025

Status Update

Local officers are adopting a problem-solving approach to vulnerable locations and working in collaboration with a range of partners to get to the root of problem and solve them for the long-term. This will include a visible presence at appropriate times.

Actioned: 25 Nov 2025

Tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the Heath Hayes area, in particular the use of drugs.

Issued: 1 Sep 2025

Status Update

Local officers are tackling anti-social behaviour by adopting a problem-solving approach to identified vulnerable locations by providing high visibility patrols. Working in collaboration with a range of statutory, non-statutory and 3rd sector partners, to get to the root of problems and solve them for the long-term. The NPT will make use of policing powers including warrants to tackle these issues.

Actioned: 1 Sep 2025

Tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the Heath Hayes area, in particular the anti-social use of vehicles.

Issued: 1 Jun 2025

Status Update

Officers are working closely with local business owners and Community Safety Partnership teams to ensure open spaces are a safe environment. Our teams provide a number of initiatives including intervention work to ensure those committing ASB are diverted to positive activities.

Actioned: 26 Jun 2025

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JUL13

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10:30 AM — 11:00 AM

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JUL20

Police Surgery

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3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Heath Hayes Library

AUG21

Police Surgery

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3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Heath Hayes Library

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