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 July 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury crime rate of 2.32 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gorsemoor Road with total crimes: 5
  • Stafford Street with total crimes: 3
  • Cleeton Street 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 July 2025 the Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 2.32 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury)CrimesRank (Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury)CrimesRank (Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury)
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
Hagley32 11303 12282 12
Hednesford South21 15225 14271 13
Rawnsley24 14217 15235 15

Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury 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 Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20252
June 20251
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury in July 2025

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

1. Gorsemoor Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
2. Stafford Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Cleeton Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Gladstone Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Haymaker Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kent Place (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Nicholls Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Holston Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Dorset Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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