Crime Rate in Norton Canes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norton Canes

The total recorded crimes in Norton Canes, Cannock Chase, UK in February 2026 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norton Canes crime rate of 9.00 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 Norton Canes, encompassing approximately 6,108 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-40.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Norton Canes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greyhound Croft with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Knights Court with total crimes: 5

How safe is Norton Canes?

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

  • Relative to Cannock Chase:

    • In 2024, Norton Canes reported a higher crime volume than the Cannock Chase average, with 798 crimes compared to 587. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Norton Canes witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 14 other areas in the Cannock Chase.

    • In 2023, Norton Canes experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cannock Chase average, with 662 crimes compared to 546. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Norton Canes witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 14 other areas in the Cannock Chase.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Norton Canes Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Norton Canes crimes were 798. The crime rate of Norton Canes in 2024 was 130.64 (year) or 10.89 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

In 2023, the total crimes in Norton Canes were around 662 crimes with yearly crime rate of 108.38 (year) or 9.03 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Norton Canes)CrimesRank (Norton Canes)CrimesRank (Norton Canes)
Cannock SouthNA NA1,593 11,517 1
Cannock WestNA NA943 2834 2
Western SpringsNA NA910 3755 3
Hednesford NorthNA NA719 5709 4
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

Norton Canes 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 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 20264
December 20256
November 20254
October 20257
September 20253
August 20255
July 20259
June 20253
May 20257
April 202516
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 315 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.23 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202632
December 202523
November 202517
October 202517
September 202526
August 202529
July 202528
June 202532
May 202531
April 202518
March 202520
February 202523

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20254
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20255
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20255
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20264
December 202512
November 202513
October 202513
September 20259
August 20255
July 20254
June 202511
May 202517
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20254
November 20252
October 20257
September 20255
August 20254
July 20258
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
October 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20257
November 202512
October 20255
September 20254
August 20254
July 20254
June 20256
May 20255
April 202514
March 202510
February 20252

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20252
November 20253
October 20256
September 20255
August 20253
July 20251
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
June 20253
April 20251
March 20256

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20254
October 20251
September 20255
August 20253
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252

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

MonthCount
July 20251

High Crime Locations Norton Canes in February 2026

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

1. Greyhound Croft (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
3. Knights Court (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
4. Bridges Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Wallace Close (Map)
Total3
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Blenheim Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Cherry Brook (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Bunting Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Deer Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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