Crime Rate in Western Springs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Western Springs

The total recorded crimes in Western Springs, Cannock Chase, UK in March 2025 are around 81 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Western Springs crime rate of 6.04 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 Western Springs, encompassing approximately 13,404 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (57.89% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Western Springs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Lower Brook Street with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8

How safe is Western Springs?

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

  • Relative to Cannock Chase:

    • In 2024, Western Springs reported a higher crime volume than the Cannock Chase average, with 910 crimes compared to 587. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Western Springs witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Western Springs experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cannock Chase average, with 755 crimes compared to 546. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Western Springs witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Western Springs Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Western Springs has recorded 81 crimes with crime rate of 6.04 ranking 2th out of 14 in the Cannock Chase, UK

In 2024, the total Western Springs crimes were 910. The crime rate of Western Springs in 2024 was 67.89 (year) or 5.66 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

In 2023, the total crimes in Western Springs were around 755 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.32 (year) or 4.69 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Cannock Chase.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cannock Chase)CrimesRank (Cannock Chase)CrimesRank (Cannock Chase)
Cannock South154 11,593 11,517 1
Cannock West62 4943 2834 2
Hednesford North62 3719 5709 4
Norton Canes60 6798 4662 5
Brereton and Ravenhill62 5575 6513 7
Cannock East44 7556 7574 6
Cannock North36 9512 8512 8
Hednesford Green Heath43 8379 11304 11
Etching Hill and The Heath31 10382 10415 9
Hawks Green22 12420 9342 10
Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury27 11272 13262 14
Hagley15 15303 12282 12
Hednesford South21 13225 14271 13
Rawnsley16 14217 15235 15

Western Springs Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Shoplifting 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 April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 298 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202519
January 202530
December 202414
November 202425
October 202422
September 202427
August 202424
July 202421
June 202436
May 202428
April 202422

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 202416
May 20244
April 202415

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 20255
December 20249
November 202418
October 202411
September 20247
August 202418
July 202411
June 202424
May 20249
April 202411

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
October 20244
September 20243
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 202412
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 185 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202517
January 202514
December 202428
November 202419
October 202418
September 202428
August 20249
July 20246
June 202414
May 202410
April 20246

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20247
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 202412

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
April 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Western Springs in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Lower Brook Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
4. Hagley Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Forge Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Keystone Lane (Map)
Total4
Drugs4
7. Chase Side Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Averill Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bow Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Vineyard Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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