Cannock Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2024, Cannock's crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents placed it 22.6% below the UK average, reflecting a safer environment compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 45.7% of all reported crimes, making them the most prevalent category, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.7%) and public order issues (9.3%). This distribution suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts and community disturbances rather than property crimes, which comprised 29.6% of incidents. Seasonal factors may have influenced these patterns, as May's extended evenings and bank holidays could have increased outdoor socialising, contributing to higher rates of violence and public order offences. Conversely, property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime remained significantly below UK averages, with shoplifting at 0.6 per 1,000 (6% below the UK average) and vehicle crime at 0.2 per 1,000 (57% below). This contrast may be attributed to Cannock's built-up area status within Cannock Chase, where lower population density and community policing initiatives could reduce opportunities for such crimes. The relatively low burglary rate (0.1 per 1,000, 68% below the UK average) further supports the idea that the area's geography and local strategies may deter property-related offences.

May 2024 saw dramatic shifts in Cannock's crime profile, with robbery rates surging by 500% (from 1 to 6 incidents) and bicycle theft doubling (from 3 to 6). These increases, though small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, which could create opportunities for opportunistic crimes. Conversely, drug-related offences fell by 76.5% (from 17 to 4), and burglary rates dropped by 50% (from 18 to 9), suggesting potential success in targeted policing efforts or changes in local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 45.7% of all crimes, a rate 6% above the UK average. This contrast with other categories—such as anti-social behaviour, which was 45% below the UK average—illustrates the area's unique crime profile, where public order issues are less frequent than in other parts of the country.

Cannock's crime rate in May 2024 stood at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, a 5.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.8. This downward trend aligns with broader patterns observed in similar built-up areas during spring, where increased daylight hours and community activity may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 13 crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 155 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, illustrating that while crime remains a concern, the area's rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. The population-scaled perspective further contextualises these figures: with 63,349 residents, the 409 reported crimes represent a manageable proportion of the population, though localised spikes in specific categories like robbery and bicycle theft warrant closer attention.