Total Crime Rate
23.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chetwynd Park area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Heath Hayes & Wimblebury , and the 50th 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 Chetwynd Park (WS12 0NZ) in the last 12 months was 23.0 per 1,000 residents and was 35.5% 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 Anti-social behaviour 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chetwynd Park (WS12 0NZ), the main crime hotspot is near Cannock Wood Street. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 9 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 | Cannock Wood Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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