Crime Rate in Hednesford South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hednesford South

The total recorded crimes in Hednesford South, Cannock Chase, UK in February 2026 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hednesford South crime rate of 1.74 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 South, encompassing approximately 6,913 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hednesford South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stagborough Way with total crimes: 2
  • Keys Park Road with total crimes: 1
  • Hewston Croft with total crimes: 1

How safe is Hednesford South?

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

  • Relative to Cannock Chase:

    • In 2024, Hednesford South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cannock Chase average, with 225 crimes compared to 587.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hednesford South recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 14 other areas in the Cannock Chase.

    • In 2023, Hednesford South had fewer crimes than the Cannock Chase average, with 271 crimes compared to 546. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hednesford South recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 14 other areas in the Cannock Chase.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cannock Chase, Hednesford South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Hednesford South Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Hednesford South crimes were 225. The crime rate of Hednesford South in 2024 was 32.54 (year) or 2.71 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hednesford South were around 271 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.20 (year) or 3.27 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hednesford South)CrimesRank (Hednesford South)CrimesRank (Hednesford South)
Cannock SouthNA NA1,593 11,517 1
Cannock WestNA NA943 2834 2
Western SpringsNA NA910 3755 3
Hednesford NorthNA NA719 5709 4
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
Heath Hayes East and WimbleburyNA NA272 13262 14
RawnsleyNA NA217 15235 15

Hednesford South 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 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Drugs 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 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20265
December 20256
November 202517
October 20259
September 202518
August 20257
July 202510
June 202511
May 20254
April 202513
March 202510
February 20256

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20253
August 20255
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
September 20253
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20253
September 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20251
October 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
October 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
February 20252

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
August 20255
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
May 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
August 20251
April 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Hednesford South in February 2026

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

1. Stagborough Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Keys Park Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
3. Hewston Croft (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Dove Hollow (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Cornwall Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Splash Lane (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
8. Littleworth Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sharon Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Pitmen Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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