Crime Rate in Etching Hill and The Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Etching Hill and The Heath

The total recorded crimes in Etching Hill and The Heath, Cannock Chase, UK in May 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Etching Hill and The Heath crime rate of 2.94 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 Etching Hill and The Heath, encompassing approximately 17,681 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (56.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Etching Hill and The Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birches Valley with total crimes: 11
  • Wat Tyler Close with total crimes: 3
  • Byron Place with total crimes: 3

How safe is Etching Hill and The Heath?

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

  • Relative to Cannock Chase:

    • In 2024, Etching Hill and The Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cannock Chase average, with 382 crimes compared to 587.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Etching Hill and The Heath recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 14 other areas in the Cannock Chase.

    • In 2023, Etching Hill and The Heath had fewer crimes than the Cannock Chase average, with 415 crimes compared to 546. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Etching Hill and The Heath recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 14 other areas in the Cannock Chase.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Etching Hill and The Heath Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Etching Hill and The Heath has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 2.94 ranking 7th out of 14 in the Cannock Chase, UK

In 2024, the total Etching Hill and The Heath crimes were 382. The crime rate of Etching Hill and The Heath in 2024 was 21.60 (year) or 1.80 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

In 2023, the total crimes in Etching Hill and The Heath were around 415 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.47 (year) or 1.96 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Etching Hill and The Heath)CrimesRank (Etching Hill and The Heath)CrimesRank (Etching Hill and The Heath)
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
Cannock East42 10556 7574 6
Brereton and Ravenhill54 6575 6513 7
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

Etching Hill and The Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 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 (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20253
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
January 20252
December 20248
November 20245
October 20246
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.23 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202516
March 202511
February 202518
January 202538
December 202417
November 202412
October 202414
September 20245
August 202410
July 202420
June 202432
May 202419

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
January 20251
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
October 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Etching Hill and The Heath in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Etching Hill and The Heath postcode area is presented below.

1. Birches Valley (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
2. Wat Tyler Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Byron Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Lovett Court (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
6. Springfields Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Holyoake Place (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Catkin Walk (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
10. Hurstbourne Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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