Total Crime Rate
17.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Longford Road area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cannock Longford & Bridgtown , and the 31st 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 Longford Road (WS11 1NF) in the last 12 months was 17.7 per 1,000 residents and was 89.8% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Longford Road (WS11 1NF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Berwick Drive, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Oaks Drive (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Birch Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Berwick Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Birch Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Birch Avenue | Under investigation |
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