Crime Rate in Hednesford South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hednesford South

The total recorded crimes in Hednesford South, Cannock Chase, UK in May 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hednesford South crime rate of 2.02 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-69.23% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hednesford South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kings Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Waterlily Close with total crimes: 1
  • Church Hill 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 May 2025 the Hednesford South has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 2.02 ranking 15th out of 14 in the Cannock Chase, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hednesford South)CrimesRank (Hednesford South)CrimesRank (Hednesford South)
Cannock South132 11,593 11,517 1
Cannock West67 4943 2834 2
Hednesford North73 2719 5709 4
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
Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury19 13272 13262 14
Rawnsley16 14217 15235 15

Hednesford South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202513
March 202510
February 20256
January 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 202412
August 20245
July 20247
June 202428
May 202412

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
August 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
June 20244

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Hednesford South in May 2025

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

1. Kings Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Waterlily Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Church Hill (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
4. Uxbridge Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Pendle Hill (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Berry Hill (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
8. Splash Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Littleworth Hill (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Pitmen Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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