Cannock Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cannock's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, 14.5% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This performance underscores a pattern of consistently lower-than-average crime levels in the built-up area, a characteristic often observed in smaller urban centres with strong community ties. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, comprising 41.6% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (11.6%) and shoplifting (10.1%). These figures align with seasonal factors: the month of November, marked by Bonfire Night and Black Friday, typically sees spikes in retail-related crimes and public order incidents, though Cannock's rates for these categories remain below the UK average. The lower property crime rates—particularly for burglary, vehicle crime, and criminal damage—suggest that the area's infrastructure, such as its proximity to natural landscapes in Cannock Chase, may reduce opportunities for such offences. However, the sharp rise in robbery cases, while not statistically significant in absolute terms, warrants attention, as it may indicate evolving criminal tactics or localized vulnerabilities. The overall crime profile appears to be shaped by a combination of environmental factors, community engagement, and seasonal rhythms, with the area's built-up nature likely influencing the balance between violent and property crimes.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in November 2024 was the 300% increase in robbery cases, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with the 83.3% drop in bicycle theft, which fell from 6 to 1. Such fluctuations may reflect seasonal dynamics, such as reduced visibility during dark evenings or shifts in retail activity linked to Black Friday shopping. The crime mix also shifted significantly: violent crimes accounted for 41.6% of all incidents, outpacing property crimes (33.8%), a trend consistent with the UK average for violent offences but not for property crimes, which are 32% below the national rate. Anti-social behaviour remained 28% below the UK average at 0.8 per 1,000, suggesting local initiatives or community cohesion may be contributing to this outcome.

Cannock's overall crime rate for November 2024 fell to 6.5 per 1,000 residents, a 9.2% decrease from the previous month's 7.2 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with broader seasonal trends in the area, where colder weather and shorter evenings may limit opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 14 crimes per day in November, a figure that reflects both the total number of incidents and the population density of the built-up area. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for roughly every 153 residents over the course of November—a rate that remains lower than the UK average. This consistent performance is supported by the area's lower-than-average rates for property crimes and public order offences, which may indicate effective community policing or environmental factors that deter crime in residential zones.