Crime Rate in Cannock West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cannock West

The total recorded crimes in Cannock West, Cannock Chase, UK in May 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cannock West crime rate of 5.25 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (12.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cannock West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beau Court with total crimes: 14
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 13
  • High Green with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Cannock West has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 5.25 ranking 4th out of 14 in the Cannock Chase, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cannock West)CrimesRank (Cannock West)CrimesRank (Cannock West)
Cannock South132 11,593 11,517 1
Hednesford North73 2719 5709 4
Western Springs63 5910 3755 3
Norton Canes71 3798 4662 5
Cannock East42 10556 7574 6
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202515
March 202512
February 20258
January 20256
December 202410
November 202414
October 20249
September 20246
August 202416
July 202411
June 202422
May 20248

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

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20258
February 20257
January 20257
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 202410
August 20248
July 202411
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 465 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202525
March 202530
February 202532
January 202530
December 202429
November 202437
October 202445
September 202431
August 202436
July 202442
June 202470
May 202430

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20257
January 20254
December 20242
November 20248
October 20246
September 20248
August 20249
July 20249
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Cannock West in May 2025

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

1. Beau Court (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. High Green (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Grainger Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Calving Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
7. Hatherton Hollow (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. Wallace Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Stafford Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
10. Hatherton Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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