Total Crime Rate
74.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hampton Green area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cannock Longford & Bridgtown , and the 113th highest 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 Hampton Green (WS11 0HH) in the last 12 months was 74.0 per 1,000 residents and was 57.6% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 35.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -23.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hampton Green (WS11 0HH), the main crime hotspot is near Lilac Avenue. Police recorded 52 crimes here, including 37 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harrison Road | Formal action is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Lilac Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | St John'S Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | St John'S Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Lilac Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mosswood Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lilac Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dee Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lilac Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Delta Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harrison Road | Under investigation |
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