Crime Rates at New Penkridge Road, Cannock, WS11 1HW

New Penkridge Road area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cannock Longford & Bridgtown , and the 24th lowest crime rate of 316 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 New Penkridge Road (WS11 1HW) in the last 12 months was 18.3 per 1,000 residents and was 89.1% lower than the Cannock Longford & Bridgtown average (167.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around New Penkridge Road (WS11 1HW), the main crime hotspot is near High Green. Police recorded 94 crimes here, including 56 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.