Total Crime Rate
27.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wilton Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cannock Longford & Bridgtown , and the 71st lowest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wilton Close (WS11 0GP) in the last 12 months was 27.0 per 1,000 residents and was 84.5% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wilton Close (WS11 0GP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Bridge Street, where police recorded 69 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Barge Close (36 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Dorney Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Bridge Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cross Street | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | North Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Parking Area | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Broad Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Park Street | 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 | Drugs | Bridge Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Bridge Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bridge Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barge Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barge Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Roman Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Walkmill Lane | 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 | Public order | Barge Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dorney Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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