Crime Rates at Woodland Close, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 4EW

Woodland Close area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Hednesford Green Heath , and the 139th 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 Woodland Close (WS12 4EW) in the last 12 months was 48.9 per 1,000 residents and was 1.2% lower than the Hednesford Green Heath average (49.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 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). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 33.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -3.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Woodland Close (WS12 4EW), the main crime hotspot is near Rowley Close. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.