Total Crime Rate
108.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cannock Road area has the 6th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Penkridge North & Acton Trussell , and the 51st highest crime rate of 356 local areas in South Staffordshire .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Cannock Road (ST19 5DX) in the last 12 months was 108.1 per 1,000 residents and was 58.5% higher than the Penkridge North & Acton Trussell average (68.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 69.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 157.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cannock Road (ST19 5DX), the main crime hotspot is near Penkridge Wharf. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Penkridge North & Acton Trussell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Athelstan Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Denefield | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kenilworth Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Penkridge Wharf | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Penkridge Wharf | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Penkridge Wharf | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Penkridge Wharf | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Athelstan Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Littleton Crescent | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Saplings Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Saplings Close | Under investigation |
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