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Crime in Cannock

Cannock had 1,017 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 119.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 7 Cannock Chase areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 38% above the middle Cannock Chase area. Crime was down 5% on the three months before.

WS11, Cannock Chase · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Cannock

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119.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 7Cannock Chase rank1st is the highest rate
-5%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common460 in 3 months

Month by month

386 Mar 350 Apr 332 May 334 Jun 356 Jul 327 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Cannock. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence46045%
anti-social behaviour14414%
public order9710%
shoplifting909%
criminal damage566%
theft343%
drugs303%
vehicle crime242%

Cannock against Cannock Chase

TypeCannock per 1,000Middle Cannock Chase areaChange
Violence54.241.5▲ 10%
Burglary2.52.5▲ 24%
Vehicle crime2.82.4▼ 35%
Anti-social behaviour1713.4▼ 15%
Theft and robbery7.35.2▼ 14%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Cannock119.8▼ 5%
Heath Hayes92.2▲ 28%
Hednesford80.7▲ 14%
Great Wyrley79.6▲ 4%
Cheslyn Hay79.4▼ 8%
Huntington76.1▲ 10%
Landywood67.2▲ 6%
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 Cannock a safe area?

Cannock had about 119.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 7 Cannock Chase areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Cannock?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (460), followed by anti-social behaviour (144) and public order (97).