Crime Rate in Hawks Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hawks Green

The total recorded crimes in Hawks Green, Cannock Chase, UK in May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hawks Green crime rate of 1.81 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 Hawks Green, encompassing approximately 14,392 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Hawks Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Partridge Close with total crimes: 8
  • Peterborough Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Buckingham Place with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hawks Green?

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

  • Relative to Cannock Chase:

    • In 2024, Hawks Green demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cannock Chase average, with 420 crimes compared to 587.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hawks Green recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 14 other areas in the Cannock Chase.

    • In 2023, Hawks Green had fewer crimes than the Cannock Chase average, with 342 crimes compared to 546. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hawks Green recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 14 other areas in the Cannock Chase.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hawks Green Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hawks Green has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 1.81 ranking 11th out of 14 in the Cannock Chase, UK

In 2024, the total Hawks Green crimes were 420. The crime rate of Hawks Green in 2024 was 29.18 (year) or 2.43 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hawks Green were around 342 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.76 (year) or 1.98 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hawks Green)CrimesRank (Hawks Green)CrimesRank (Hawks Green)
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
Etching Hill and The Heath52 7382 10415 9
Cannock North45 8512 8512 8
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

Hawks Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (17 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20252
February 20257
January 202517
December 202414
November 20249
October 20248
September 20242
August 202413
July 202420
June 202418
May 202413

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202515
March 202511
February 202510
January 20254
December 20247
November 20249
October 202411
September 202410
August 20247
July 202414
June 202414
May 202413

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

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

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
July 20241
June 20246

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Hawks Green in May 2025

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

1. Partridge Close (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Peterborough Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Buckingham Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
5. Sparrowhawk Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Quail Close (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
7. Pheasant Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lawnswood Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Denbury Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Amber Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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