Crime Rate in Hednesford North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hednesford North

The total recorded crimes in Hednesford North, Cannock Chase, UK in February 2026 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hednesford North crime rate of 5.00 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
Hednesford North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Rawnsley Road with total crimes: 4

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hednesford North)CrimesRank (Hednesford North)CrimesRank (Hednesford North)
Cannock SouthNA NA1,593 11,517 1
Cannock WestNA NA943 2834 2
Western SpringsNA NA910 3755 3
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
Hawks GreenNA NA420 9342 10
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

Hednesford North 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 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202615
December 202513
November 202510
October 202512
September 202511
August 202511
July 202513
June 202517
May 202516
April 20257
March 202514
February 20254

A total of 337 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202630
December 202523
November 202520
October 202528
September 202534
August 202525
July 202529
June 202537
May 202527
April 202528
March 202522
February 202516

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20252
November 20255
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
March 20252

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
September 20254
August 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 20251
November 20253
October 20256
September 20254
August 20258
July 20253
June 20251
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20268
December 20253
November 20255
October 20258
September 20252
August 20255
July 20254
June 20256
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
October 20252
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 20268
December 20256
November 20252
October 20254
September 20255
August 20251
July 20252
June 20255
May 20255
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20251
November 20253
October 20253
September 20253
August 20254
July 20254
April 20253
March 20253

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
August 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
February 20252

High Crime Locations Hednesford North in February 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Rawnsley Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rowley Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Market Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Chase Heights (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
7. Howard Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Brindley Heath Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bluebell Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cherry Bank (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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