Crime Rate in Cannock West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cannock West

The total recorded crimes in Cannock West, Cannock Chase, UK in February 2026 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cannock West crime rate of 4.00 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 West, encompassing approximately 12,762 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-30.56% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Cannock West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dartmouth Road with total crimes: 6
  • Grainger Court with total crimes: 5
  • Beau Court with total crimes: 4

How safe is Cannock West?

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

  • Relative to Cannock Chase:

    • In 2024, Cannock West reported a higher crime volume than the Cannock Chase average, with 943 crimes compared to 587. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cannock West witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 14 other areas in the Cannock Chase.

    • In 2023, Cannock West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cannock Chase average, with 834 crimes compared to 546. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cannock West witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 14 other areas in the Cannock Chase.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cannock West Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Cannock West crimes were 943. The crime rate of Cannock West in 2024 was 73.89 (year) or 6.16 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cannock West were around 834 crimes with yearly crime rate of 65.35 (year) or 5.45 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Cannock West)CrimesRank (Cannock West)CrimesRank (Cannock West)
Cannock SouthNA NA1,593 11,517 1
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 West 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 25 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20251
November 202510
October 20251
September 20258
August 20253
July 20256
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
February 20253

A total of 441 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202625
January 202636
December 202543
November 202540
October 202534
September 202543
August 202531
July 202530
June 202544
May 202528
April 202525
March 202530
February 202532

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 202622
December 202512
November 20258
October 202517
September 202512
August 202521
July 202515
June 202513
May 202516
April 202515
March 202512
February 20258

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20269
December 20259
November 20257
October 202511
September 202514
August 20254
July 20254
June 20254
May 20256
April 20256
March 20258
February 20257

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 20254
October 20257
September 20257
August 20253
July 20255
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20257

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20268
December 20251
November 20253
October 20255
September 20253
August 20254
July 20251
May 20252

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
October 20252
September 20255
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
August 20254
July 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20252
August 20252
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
July 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20251

High Crime Locations Cannock West in February 2026

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

1. Dartmouth Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Grainger Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Beau Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Old Penkridge Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cardinal Way (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Teddesley Court (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
7. High Green (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. Maple Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. The Willows (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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