Crime Rates at Fortescue Lane, Rugeley, WS15 2AD

Fortescue Lane area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Brereton & Ravenhill , and the 36th 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 Fortescue Lane (WS15 2AD) in the last 12 months was 18.5 per 1,000 residents and was 76.7% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour 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 Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Fortescue Lane (WS15 2AD), the main crime hotspot is near Eaton Drive. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.