Crime Rate in Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury

The total recorded crimes in Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury, Cannock Chase, UK in May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury crime rate of 1.63 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 Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury, encompassing approximately 11,637 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cleeton Street with total crimes: 3
  • Gorsemoor Road with total crimes: 2
  • Sam Barber Court with total crimes: 2

How safe is Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury?

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

  • Relative to Cannock Chase:

    • In 2024, Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cannock Chase average, with 272 crimes compared to 587.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 14 other areas in the Cannock Chase.

    • In 2023, Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury had fewer crimes than the Cannock Chase average, with 262 crimes compared to 546. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 14 other areas in the Cannock Chase.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 1.63 ranking 13th out of 14 in the Cannock Chase, UK

In 2024, the total Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury crimes were 272. The crime rate of Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury in 2024 was 23.37 (year) or 1.95 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury were around 262 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.51 (year) or 1.88 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury)CrimesRank (Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury)CrimesRank (Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury)
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
Hawks Green26 11420 9342 10
Hagley42 9303 12282 12
Hednesford Green Heath24 12379 11304 11
Hednesford South14 15225 14271 13
Rawnsley16 14217 15235 15

Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 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 Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 202515
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20247
October 20249
September 202410
August 20247
July 202418
June 202420
May 202413

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20244
October 20245
May 20241

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
July 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
June 20244

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury postcode area is presented below.

1. Cleeton Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Gorsemoor Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sam Barber Court (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Stafford Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Lyndhurst Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Brampton Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Brooklyn Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Coverdale Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Highfield Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Beacon Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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