Total Crime Rate
20.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
3.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Linden View area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Chadsmoor , and the 35th lowest crime rate of 316 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 Linden View (WS12 1UA) in the last 12 months was 20.3 per 1,000 residents and was 75.2% lower than the Chadsmoor average (82.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violent crimes with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Linden View (WS12 1UA), the main crime hotspot is near Herondale. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Radnor Rise | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Berry Hill | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Radnor Rise | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Stagborough Way | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Meadow Lark Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Meadow Lark Close | — |
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