Cannock Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

August 2024 saw Cannock maintain a safer profile than the UK average, with a crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents—20.7% below the national figure. The built-up area within Cannock Chase recorded 412 crimes, with violence and sexual offences (176 incidents) dominating the crime mix at 42.7% of total reports. Anti-social behaviour (58 incidents) and shoplifting (48 incidents) followed, reflecting patterns often seen in mixed-use areas with active community spaces and retail corridors. Seasonal factors likely play a role, as August is a peak holiday month with increased tourism and empty homes, which may heighten burglary risks. However, Cannock's overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community engagement strategies. Violent crime rates, while high in absolute terms, are slightly above the UK average for this category (2.8 per 1,000 vs 2.7 per 1,000), indicating a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas. Conversely, property crimes like burglary and vehicle crime are markedly below UK levels, potentially linked to lower population density or stronger community cohesion in this rural-adjacent area. The crime profile illustrates a balance between urban and rural characteristics, with public order and anti-social behaviour dominating over more severe property crimes.

August 2024 marked an 8.3% decrease in Cannock's overall crime rate compared to July, driven by sharp declines in burglary (-61.5%), other crime (-60.0%), and possession of weapons (-66.7%). These reductions suggest potential success in targeted enforcement or community initiatives. However, robbery rates doubled (+100.0%) and anti-social behaviour increased by 38.1%, highlighting persistent challenges in certain areas. Violent crime remains the largest category (42.7% of all crimes), with rates 4% above the UK average for this category, though the overall area still benefits from a 20.7% deficit against national figures. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.9 per 1,000, is 37% below the UK average, indicating effective management of public order issues. Shoplifting, while 13% above the UK average (0.8 vs 0.7 per 1,000), remains relatively low compared to major urban centres. Burglary rates are 69% below the UK average (0.1 vs 0.3 per 1,000), a figure that could be attributed to lower population density or increased home security measures in this built-up area. Residents may find the 20.7% below UK average statistic particularly relevant when assessing local safety compared to other regions.

Cannock's crime rate in August 2024 (6.5 per 1,000) represents an 8.3% decline from July's 7.1 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend that positions the area well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded 13 crimes per day over the month, a figure that contextualises the overall rate in practical terms for local residents. When scaled to the population of 63,349, this translates to one reported crime for every 154 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than many comparable urban areas. The population-scaled perspective reinforces Cannock's status as a relatively safe built-up area, particularly when compared to the UK average. While daily crime counts may seem high in absolute terms, the distribution across the population suggests manageable levels of risk. The contrast with the UK average is especially stark in categories like burglary (69% below) and other theft (30% below), which could reflect lower foot traffic in residential areas or more effective policing in this rural-adjacent setting. These figures provide residents with a tangible understanding of crime likelihood, helping to contextualise statistics that might otherwise appear abstract.