Crime Rate in Hednesford North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hednesford North

The total recorded crimes in Hednesford North, Cannock Chase, UK in July 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hednesford North crime rate of 5.60 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 Hednesford North, encompassing approximately 11,608 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-21.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Hednesford North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Anglesey Crescent with total crimes: 5

How safe is Hednesford North?

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

  • Relative to Cannock Chase:

    • In 2024, Hednesford North reported a higher crime volume than the Cannock Chase average, with 719 crimes compared to 587. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hednesford North witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 14 other areas in the Cannock Chase.

    • In 2023, Hednesford North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cannock Chase average, with 709 crimes compared to 546. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hednesford North witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 14 other areas in the Cannock Chase.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cannock Chase, Hednesford North has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Hednesford North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hednesford North has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 5.60 ranking 3th out of 14 in the Cannock Chase, UK

In 2024, the total Hednesford North crimes were 719. The crime rate of Hednesford North in 2024 was 61.94 (year) or 5.16 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hednesford North were around 709 crimes with yearly crime rate of 61.08 (year) or 5.09 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hednesford North)CrimesRank (Hednesford North)CrimesRank (Hednesford North)
Cannock South109 11,593 11,517 1
Cannock West65 4943 2834 2
Western Springs75 2910 3755 3
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
Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury27 12272 13262 14
Hednesford South21 15225 14271 13
Rawnsley24 14217 15235 15

Hednesford North 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 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202517
May 202516
April 20257
March 202514
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20248
October 202410
September 202419
August 202410

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202537
May 202527
April 202528
March 202522
February 202516
January 202528
December 202430
November 202414
October 202426
September 202422
August 202416

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20253
March 20253
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20249
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20257
December 20245
November 202411
October 20248
September 202413
August 20246

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20255
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20249
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
September 20244

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Hednesford North in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
3. Anglesey Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Heather Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Tower Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
6. Eskrett Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Lomax Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Millicent Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bramble Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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