Crime Rate in Western Springs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Western Springs

The total recorded crimes in Western Springs, Cannock Chase, UK in February 2026 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Western Springs crime rate of 4.33 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Western Springs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Power Station Road with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Cannock Chase.

    • 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 areas in the Cannock Chase.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Western Springs)CrimesRank (Western Springs)CrimesRank (Western Springs)
Cannock SouthNA NA1,593 11,517 1
Cannock WestNA NA943 2834 2
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
Hednesford SouthNA NA225 14271 13
Heath Hayes East and WimbleburyNA NA272 13262 14
RawnsleyNA NA217 15235 15

Western Springs 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 27 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , 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 (17 incidents).

July 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 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (20 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 Shoplifting (21 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202627
January 202625
December 202535
November 202535
October 202538
September 202531
August 202524
July 202523
June 202528
May 202520
April 202528
March 202530
February 202519

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
November 20255
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20254
June 20253
April 20251
March 20257
February 20251

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
November 20251
September 20252
August 20251
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20267
December 202510
November 20253
September 20255
August 20254
July 20255
June 20253
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
February 20256

A total of 172 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20268
December 20259
November 202513
October 20256
September 202518
August 202510
July 202512
June 202514
May 202520
April 202521
March 202516
February 202517

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 202510
November 20259
October 20258
September 20254
August 202517
July 202515
June 20258
May 20257
April 202512
March 20258
February 20258

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20252
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 202611
December 20258
November 20253
October 20254
September 20253
August 20255
July 20254
June 20253
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20251
November 20251
October 20253
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
August 20252
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20252
November 20253
September 20252
August 20254
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
February 20252

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

MonthCount
August 20251

High Crime Locations Western Springs in February 2026

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Power Station Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Eaton Croft (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Park View Terrace (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
6. Sheep Fair (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wellington Drive (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Upper Brook Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Mill Lane (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1

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