Crime Rates at Kempton Close, Cannock, WS12 0JT

Kempton Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Heath Hayes & Wimblebury , and the 9th 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 Kempton Close (WS12 0JT) in the last 12 months was 10.7 per 1,000 residents and was 70.1% lower than the Heath Hayes & Wimblebury average (35.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 3 cases , up 200.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Kempton Close (WS12 0JT), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Deerhurst Rise, where police recorded 16 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sandown Close (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.