Total Crime Rate
298.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Delta Way area has the 7th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cannock Longford & Bridgtown , and the 16th highest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Delta Way (WS11 0XB) in the last 12 months was 298.2 per 1,000 residents and was 71.1% higher than the Cannock Longford & Bridgtown average (174.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 34 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Possession of weapons ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 28 (≈ 84.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Delta Way (WS11 0XB), 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 | Lilac Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Lilac Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Delta Way | 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 | Burglary | Lilac Avenue | Under investigation |
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