Crime Rate in Hednesford North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hednesford North

The total recorded crimes in Hednesford North, Cannock Chase, UK in May 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hednesford North crime rate of 6.29 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-3.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hednesford North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Cedar Close with total crimes: 12
  • Cherry Bank with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Hednesford North has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 6.29 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hednesford North)CrimesRank (Hednesford North)CrimesRank (Hednesford North)
Cannock South132 11,593 11,517 1
Cannock West67 4943 2834 2
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
Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury19 13272 13262 14
Rawnsley16 14217 15235 15

Hednesford North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.15 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20257
March 202514
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20248
October 202410
September 202419
August 202410
July 202416
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20249
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20257
December 20245
November 202411
October 20248
September 202413
August 20246
July 202412
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20249
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
June 20246

High Crime Locations Hednesford North in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
2. Cedar Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Cherry Bank (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
4. Cardigan Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Market Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Rowley Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bradbury Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Millicent Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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