Crime Rate in Cannock East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cannock East

The total recorded crimes in Cannock East, Cannock Chase, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cannock East crime rate of 2.33 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 Cannock East, encompassing approximately 18,017 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Cannock East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Heath Gap Road with total crimes: 4
  • Cannock Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Cannock East?

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

  • Relative to Cannock Chase:

    • In 2024, Cannock East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cannock Chase average, with 556 crimes compared to 587.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Cannock East witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 14 other areas in the Cannock Chase.

    • In 2023, Cannock East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cannock Chase average, with 574 crimes compared to 546. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cannock East witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 14 other areas in the Cannock Chase.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cannock East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cannock East has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 2.33 ranking 10th out of 14 in the Cannock Chase, UK

In 2024, the total Cannock East crimes were 556. The crime rate of Cannock East in 2024 was 30.86 (year) or 2.57 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cannock East were around 574 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.86 (year) or 2.65 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cannock East)CrimesRank (Cannock East)CrimesRank (Cannock East)
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
Brereton and Ravenhill54 6575 6513 7
Etching Hill and The Heath52 7382 10415 9
Cannock North45 8512 8512 8
Hawks Green26 11420 9342 10
Hagley42 9303 12282 12
Hednesford Green Heath24 12379 11304 11
Hednesford South14 15225 14271 13
Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury19 13272 13262 14
Rawnsley16 14217 15235 15

Cannock East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 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 (22 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 Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 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 (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 290 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202516
March 202525
February 202515
January 202522
December 202413
November 202418
October 202425
September 202421
August 202421
July 202421
June 202446
May 202425

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
May 20241

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
May 20241

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20247
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

High Crime Locations Cannock East in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Heath Gap Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
3. Cannock Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
4. Millbrook Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Broomsfield (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Huntington Terrace Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pebble Mill Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
9. Glendawn Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
10. Patterdale Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons2

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