Cannock Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cannock's built-up area recorded a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, placing it 13.7% below the UK average of 7.3. This figure reflects a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime rates in the area, though the breakdown of offences reveals a complex picture. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 47.5% of all reported incidents, a rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents—17% above the UK average. This could be attributed to the area's proximity to Cannock Chase, where transient populations or social dynamics may contribute to higher rates of such offences. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 25% below the UK average, with 50 incidents reported, suggesting that local initiatives or community engagement efforts may be effective in curbing disorder. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended periods of darkness—likely influenced patterns. For instance, the 30% decrease in shoplifting may align with the end of the Black Friday shopping period, while the 83.3% drop in robbery could reflect reduced foot traffic during darker evenings. However, the sharp 200% increase in possession of weapons, though not directly tied to seasonal factors, indicates a need for further scrutiny. These figures highlight the interplay between local characteristics, seasonal rhythms, and enforcement efforts in shaping the area's crime profile.

The most striking month-on-month change in November 2025 was a 200% increase in possession of weapons, rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This sharp rise, though not uncommon in areas with fluctuating community dynamics, contrasts with other trends such as a 30% decrease in shoplifting and an 83.3% drop in robbery. The latter decline may be linked to seasonal factors, as November's dark evenings and the conclusion of the Black Friday shopping period could reduce opportunities for such crimes. Conversely, the spike in possession of weapons, which is 43% above the UK average, raises questions about local enforcement or reporting patterns. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained lower than the UK average, with a 25% deficit, suggesting that community-focused policing or local initiatives may be having a measurable impact. These shifts illustrate the combination of factors influencing crime rates, even within a single month.

Cannock's November 2025 crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents marks a 2.5% decrease from the previous month's 6.4, reflecting a slight downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 13 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity within the built-up area. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for roughly every 160 residents over the course of the month, a statistic that highlights the relative safety of the area compared to the UK average. This rate is further underscored by the population context: with 63,349 residents, the localised impact of crime is distributed across a community size that is neither densely packed nor overly sparse. The comparison to the UK average, though not directly referenced in this section, is implicitly reflected in the lower-than-average crime rate, suggesting that Cannock's built-up area may benefit from specific local characteristics that contribute to its comparative safety.