Total Crime Rate
17.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Salisbury Drive area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Hawks Green with Rumer Hill , and the 27th 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 Salisbury Drive (WS12 3YP) in the last 12 months was 17.0 per 1,000 residents and was 64.1% 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 3 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Salisbury Drive (WS12 3YP), the main crime hotspot is near Peterborough Drive. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | A5190 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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