Crime Rate in Cannock South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cannock South

The total recorded crimes in Cannock South, Cannock Chase, UK in February 2026 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cannock South crime rate of 4.62 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 South, encompassing approximately 18,394 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
Cannock South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Lilac Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • A34 with total crimes: 6

How safe is Cannock South?

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

  • Relative to Cannock Chase:

    • In 2024, Cannock South reported a higher crime volume than the Cannock Chase average, with 1,593 crimes compared to 587. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cannock South witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 14 other areas in the Cannock Chase.

    • In 2023, Cannock South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cannock Chase average, with 1,517 crimes compared to 546. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cannock South witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 14 other areas in the Cannock Chase.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cannock South Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Cannock South crimes were 1,593. The crime rate of Cannock South in 2024 was 86.60 (year) or 7.22 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cannock South were around 1,517 crimes with yearly crime rate of 82.47 (year) or 6.87 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Cannock South)CrimesRank (Cannock South)CrimesRank (Cannock South)
Cannock WestNA NA943 2834 2
Western SpringsNA NA910 3755 3
Hednesford NorthNA NA719 5709 4
Norton CanesNA NA798 4662 5
Cannock EastNA NA556 7574 6
Brereton and RavenhillNA NA575 6513 7
Cannock NorthNA NA512 8512 8
Etching Hill and The HeathNA NA382 10415 9
Hawks GreenNA NA420 9342 10
Hednesford Green HeathNA NA379 11304 11
HagleyNA NA303 12282 12
Hednesford SouthNA NA225 14271 13
Heath Hayes East and WimbleburyNA NA272 13262 14
RawnsleyNA NA217 15235 15

Cannock South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20267
December 202514
November 202512
October 202514
September 202514
August 202514
July 20258
June 202516
May 202511
April 202511
March 202515
February 202512

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20256
November 20256
October 20255
September 20255
August 20258
July 20256
June 20259
May 202511
April 20256
March 202513
February 202512

A total of 535 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.15 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202627
January 202636
December 202547
November 202538
October 202553
September 202539
August 202538
July 202547
June 202543
May 202538
April 202550
March 202545
February 202534

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
September 20254
August 20253
July 20256
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202619
December 202519
November 20259
October 202515
September 202512
August 202513
July 202517
June 202516
May 202518
April 202515
March 202525
February 202523

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20255
November 202513
October 20255
September 20253
August 20257
July 20253
June 20256
May 20258
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
September 20252
August 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 275 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202630
December 202515
November 20258
October 202513
September 202525
August 202525
July 202513
June 202512
May 202530
April 202525
March 202537
February 202520

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 20257
November 20255
October 20255
September 20253
July 20252
June 20259
May 20256
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20253
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
August 20251
July 20251

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20254
October 20253
September 20253
August 20255
July 20251
June 20254
May 20254
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20253
October 20251
August 20253
July 20251
June 20251
February 20254

High Crime Locations Cannock South in February 2026

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting11
Robbery1
2. Lilac Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
3. A34 (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Derwent Grove (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hunter Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Salop Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Cheltenham Court (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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