Total Crime Rate
134.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ascot Drive area has the 22nd highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cannock Longford & Bridgtown , and the 49th 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 Ascot Drive (WS11 1PF) in the last 12 months was 134.4 per 1,000 residents and was 22.9% 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 19 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson 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 Burglary ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 78.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 41.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 104.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ascot Drive (WS11 1PF), the main crime hotspot is near Filey Close. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Berwick Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wellington Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Filey Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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