Crime Rate in Norton Canes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norton Canes

The total recorded crimes in Norton Canes, Cannock Chase, UK in March 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norton Canes crime rate of 9.82 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 Norton Canes, encompassing approximately 6,108 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Norton Canes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Knights Court with total crimes: 9
  • School Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • School Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Norton Canes?

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

  • Relative to Cannock Chase:

    • In 2024, Norton Canes reported a higher crime volume than the Cannock Chase average, with 798 crimes compared to 587. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Norton Canes witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Norton Canes experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cannock Chase average, with 662 crimes compared to 546. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Norton Canes witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cannock Chase, Norton Canes has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Norton Canes Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Norton Canes has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 9.82 ranking 6th out of 14 in the Cannock Chase, UK

In 2024, the total Norton Canes crimes were 798. The crime rate of Norton Canes in 2024 was 130.64 (year) or 10.89 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

In 2023, the total crimes in Norton Canes were around 662 crimes with yearly crime rate of 108.38 (year) or 9.03 (month) ranking 5 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
Brereton and Ravenhill62 5575 6513 7
Cannock East44 7556 7574 6
Cannock North36 9512 8512 8
Hednesford Green Heath43 8379 11304 11
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

Norton Canes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 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 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (25 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 330 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202523
January 202512
December 202432
November 202415
October 202428
September 202434
August 202427
July 202433
June 202434
May 202441
April 202431

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20249
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20248
April 20249

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20247

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 202412
June 202410
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 202416
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20244
August 20249
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 202425

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Norton Canes in March 2025

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

1. Knights Court (Map)
Total9
Vehicle crime6
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. School Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. School Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Victoria Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Red Lion Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
7. Park Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Park Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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