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Crime in Rugeley

Rugeley had 611 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 91.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 7 Cannock Chase areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 5% above the middle Cannock Chase area. Crime was down 1% on the three months before.

WS15, Cannock Chase · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Rugeley

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91.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 7Cannock Chase rank1st is the highest rate
-1%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common278 in 3 months

Month by month

183 Mar 224 Apr 213 May 229 Jun 193 Jul 189 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence27845%
anti-social behaviour8414%
public order7011%
criminal damage478%
theft325%
shoplifting274%
burglary213%
vehicle crime132%

Rugeley against Cannock Chase

TypeRugeley per 1,000Middle Cannock Chase areaChange
Violence41.741.5▼ 1%
Burglary3.22.5▲ 75%
Vehicle crime22.4▼ 65%
Anti-social behaviour12.613.4▲ 5%
Theft and robbery6.35.2▲ 8%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Rugeley91.7▼ 1%
Brereton73.2▼ 9%
Armitage55.5▲ 19%
Handsacre52.4▲ 16%
Colwich22–
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 Rugeley a safe area?

Rugeley had about 91.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 7 Cannock Chase areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Rugeley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (278), followed by anti-social behaviour (84) and public order (70).