Total Crime Rate
15.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dorchester Road area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cannock Longford & Bridgtown , and the 22nd 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 Dorchester Road (WS11 1QF) in the last 12 months was 15.3 per 1,000 residents and was 91.2% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dorchester Road (WS11 1QF), the main crime hotspot is near Stirling Place. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 8 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 | Wellington Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Berwick Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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