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Crime in Brereton

Brereton had 155 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 70.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 7 Cannock Chase areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 16% below the middle Cannock Chase area. Crime was down 18% on the three months before.

WS15, Cannock Chase · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Brereton

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70.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
6 of 7Cannock Chase rank1st is the highest rate
-18%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common86 in 3 months

Month by month

60 Apr 67 May 63 Jun 55 Jul 43 Aug 57 Sep

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Brereton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence8655%
anti-social behaviour1912%
public order1711%
theft96%
vehicle crime64%
criminal damage43%
other crime43%
shoplifting43%

Brereton against Cannock Chase

TypeBrereton per 1,000Middle Cannock Chase areaChange
Violence39.140.5▼ 13%
Burglary0.91.7–
Vehicle crime2.73–
Anti-social behaviour8.612.2▼ 37%
Theft and robbery4.55.3▼ 23%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Rugeley84.8▼ 15%
Brereton70.5▼ 18%
Armitage65.1▲ 58%
Handsacre60.3▲ 52%
Cannock Wood26.9–
Longdon8.7–
See every Cannock Chase area ranked on the crime in Cannock Chase page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Brereton a safe area?

Brereton had about 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 6 of 7 Cannock Chase areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Brereton?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (86), followed by anti-social behaviour (19) and public order (17).