Crime Rate in Hagley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hagley

The total recorded crimes in Hagley, Cannock Chase, UK in July 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hagley crime rate of 7.76 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 Hagley, encompassing approximately 4,125 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Hagley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cross Road with total crimes: 5
  • Flaxley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sarah Challinor Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hagley?

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

  • Relative to Cannock Chase:

    • In 2024, Hagley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cannock Chase average, with 303 crimes compared to 587.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hagley recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 14 other areas in the Cannock Chase.

    • In 2023, Hagley had fewer crimes than the Cannock Chase average, with 282 crimes compared to 546. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hagley recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 14 other areas in the Cannock Chase.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hagley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hagley has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 2.91 ranking 11th out of 14 in the Cannock Chase, UK

In 2024, the total Hagley crimes were 303. The crime rate of Hagley in 2024 was 31.03 (year) or 2.59 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hagley were around 282 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.69 (year) or 3.47 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hagley)CrimesRank (Hagley)CrimesRank (Hagley)
Cannock South109 11,593 11,517 1
Cannock West65 4943 2834 2
Western Springs75 2910 3755 3
Hednesford North65 3719 5709 4
Norton Canes64 5798 4662 5
Cannock East38 10556 7574 6
Brereton and Ravenhill49 6575 6513 7
Etching Hill and The Heath47 7382 10415 9
Cannock North44 9512 8512 8
Hednesford Green Heath46 8379 11304 11
Hawks Green27 13420 9342 10
Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury27 12272 13262 14
Hednesford South21 15225 14271 13
Rawnsley24 14217 15235 15

Hagley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 202525
April 202514
March 20256
February 20254
January 202515
December 202410
November 202414
October 202414
September 202414
August 20249

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20243
November 20243
September 20242

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20252
November 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
December 20243
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Hagley in July 2025

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

1. Cross Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Flaxley Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sarah Challinor Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ash Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Hillary Crest (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Hereford Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Horse Fair (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Burnthill Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Birchtree Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Augustine'S Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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