Crime Rates at Bakers Way, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12 4XZ

Bakers Way area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Hednesford Green Heath , and the 154th lowest crime rate of 318 local areas in Cannock Chase .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Bakers Way (WS12 4XZ) in the last 12 months was 53.5 per 1,000 residents and was 8.1% higher 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 44.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 250.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 2.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Bakers Way (WS12 4XZ), the main crime hotspot is near Broomsfield. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.