Total Crime Rate
64.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Haling Way area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cannock Longford & Bridgtown , and the 132nd highest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Haling Way (WS11 0FB) in the last 12 months was 64.8 per 1,000 residents and was 62.8% lower than the Cannock Longford & Bridgtown average (174.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 32.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 273.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Haling Way (WS11 0FB), the main crime hotspot is near Barge Close. Police recorded 44 crimes here, including 36 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Dorney Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barge Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Barge Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barge Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barge Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barge Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barge Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barge Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Barge Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dorney Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Walkmill Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cross Street | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Broad Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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