Total Crime Rate
57.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Johnson Road area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Chadsmoor , and the 151st highest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Johnson Road (WS11 4BA) in the last 12 months was 57.0 per 1,000 residents and was 26.5% lower than the Chadsmoor average (77.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 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 Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 26.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Johnson Road (WS11 4BA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Gratley Croft, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Crescent (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gaelic Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Gaelic Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Garrick Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Cambria Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Pinewood Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Highland Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Highland Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cambria Street | Under investigation |
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