Crime Rates at Leafdown Close, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 2NJ

Leafdown Close area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Hawks Green with Rumer Hill , and the 86th highest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Leafdown Close (WS12 2NJ) in the last 12 months was 91.3 per 1,000 residents and was 93.0% higher 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( 50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 49.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 225.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Leafdown Close (WS12 2NJ), the main crime hotspot is near Pitmen Way. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.