Crime Rates at Somerset Avenue, Rugeley, WS15 1LF

Somerset Avenue area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Brereton & Ravenhill , and the 107th highest 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 Somerset Avenue (WS15 1LF) in the last 12 months was 77.2 per 1,000 residents and was 2.9% lower than the Brereton & Ravenhill average (79.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 42.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 140.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Somerset Avenue (WS15 1LF), the main crime hotspot is near Ash Court. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.