Crime Rate in Hawks Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hawks Green

The total recorded crimes in Hawks Green, Cannock Chase, UK in February 2026 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hawks Green crime rate of 2.15 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hawks Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Partridge Close with total crimes: 7
  • Hopton Meadow with total crimes: 2
  • Buckingham Place with total crimes: 2

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hawks Green)CrimesRank (Hawks Green)CrimesRank (Hawks Green)
Cannock SouthNA NA1,593 11,517 1
Cannock WestNA NA943 2834 2
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
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

Hawks Green 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 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 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 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
August 20251
June 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202611
December 202511
November 20257
October 20258
September 20257
August 20256
July 202510
June 20258
May 202512
April 202515
March 202511
February 202510

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20259
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20257
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20262
December 20258
November 20253
October 20253
September 20257
August 202510
July 20259
June 20256
May 20256
April 20258
March 20252
February 20257

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20253
November 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
February 20251

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20254
November 20252
October 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
October 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20251
May 20251

A total of 7 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
October 20251
July 20251
April 20254
February 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20253

High Crime Locations Hawks Green in February 2026

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

1. Partridge Close (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Hopton Meadow (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Buckingham Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Mill Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Holt Crescent (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hobby Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Sparrowhawk Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Quail Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pheasant Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Grouse Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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