Total Crime Rate
12.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chancery Drive area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Hednesford Green Heath , and the 12th 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 Chancery Drive (WS12 4RE) in the last 12 months was 12.5 per 1,000 residents and was 74.7% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -89.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chancery Drive (WS12 4RE), the main crime hotspot is near Edison Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hednesford Green Heath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mount Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oakdene Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Edison Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Kingsley Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mary Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wesley Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chase Heights | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chase Heights | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Price Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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