Total Crime Rate
85.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cannock Chase has the 12th highest crime rate of 30 districts in West Midlands region and the 154th lowest crime rate district of 318 districts in England and Wales. Within the region (West Midlands), it has the 12th highest crime rate of 30 districts.
The overall crime rate in Cannock Chase in the last 12 months was 85.5 per 1,000 residents and was 11.1% lower than the West Midlands region average (96.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, Cannock Chase’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3,604 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 20 cases , down -4.8% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 48.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -9.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4,478 (≈ 44.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 4.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
Last 12 months · All offences per 1,000 residents
District average: 85.5 per 1,000
| Parish | Per 1,000 | vs. District | Label vs UK parishs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cannock Longford & Bridgtown | 174.3 | 88.8 (104%) | Very high 10/10 |
| 2 | Hednesford Pye Green | 95.2 | 9.6 (11%) | High 8/10 |
| 3 | Western Springs | 89.3 | 3.7 (4%) | High 8/10 |
| 4 | Brereton & Ravenhill | 79.5 | -6.1 (-7%) | High 7/10 |
| 5 | Norton Canes | 78.6 | -7.0 (-8%) | High 7/10 |
| 6 | Chadsmoor | 77.5 | -8.0 (-9%) | High 7/10 |
| 7 | Etching Hill & the Heath | 73.7 | -11.8 (-14%) | Typical 6/10 |
| 8 | Cannock Park & Old Fallow | 61.4 | -24.1 (-28%) | Typical 5/10 |
| 9 | Hednesford Green Heath | 49.5 | -36.1 (-42%) | Low 4/10 |
| 10 | Hawks Green with Rumer Hill | 47.3 | -38.3 (-45%) | Low 4/10 |
| 11 | Hednesford Hills & Rawnsley | 40.6 | -45.0 (-53%) | Low 3/10 |
| 12 | Heath Hayes & Wimblebury | 35.7 | -49.8 (-58%) | Very low 2/10 |
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