Total Crime Rate
22.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Asquith Drive area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Hawks Green with Rumer Hill , and the 45th lowest 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 Asquith Drive (WS11 7GG) in the last 12 months was 22.2 per 1,000 residents and was 53.1% lower than the Hawks Green with Rumer Hill average (47.3 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 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 Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Asquith Drive (WS11 7GG), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 24 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 | Acorn Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Almond Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Charterfield Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Almond Close | — |
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