Cannock Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cannock's crime profile in October 2025 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crime, shaped by the area's mix of residential and commercial activity. The overall crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents—16.9% below the UK average—reflects a pattern where violence and sexual offences dominate, comprising 46.6% of all recorded crimes. This contrasts with the UK average, where such crimes account for 13% of the total. Anti-social behaviour (12.6%) and public order offences (10.6%) follow, though both categories show significant deviations from national trends. Anti-social behaviour, for instance, is 37% below the UK average, possibly linked to local policing strategies or community engagement initiatives in the built-up area. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, Halloween, and the transition into colder weather—may partly explain the prominence of violence, which is 13% higher than the UK average. While property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime remain relatively low, their rates are 50-67% below national figures, suggesting effective local deterrence measures or fewer commercial opportunities for such offences. This mix of crime types highlights a community where violent incidents are more prevalent than in typical UK areas, but property-related crime is contained, a balance that may reflect both geographic characteristics and targeted interventions.

October 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with some categories increasing sharply while others declined significantly. Other crime rose by 66.7% compared to the previous month, a jump from 6 to 10 incidents, marking the most substantial increase in the area. This category includes offences like disorder and public nuisance, which may be linked to Halloween activities or seasonal gatherings. Robbery also increased by 50%, from 4 to 6 incidents, though this remains a small portion of the overall crime mix. Anti-social behaviour rose by 21.4% (42 to 51), potentially reflecting heightened tensions during the month's transition to shorter days. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 83.3%, from 6 to 1 incident—a stark reduction that may indicate successful local initiatives or seasonal inactivity in cycling. Shoplifting fell by 50%, from 40 to 20, due to Halloween-related retail security measures or reduced foot traffic in commercial areas. Possession of weapons also dropped by 33.3%, from 3 to 2, though this remains an extremely low figure. The most striking deviation from the UK average is the 13% higher rate of violence and sexual offences, which contrasts sharply with categories like anti-social behaviour (37% below UK average) and burglary (67% below). This suggests a unique local dynamic where interpersonal crime is more prominent than in typical UK areas, influenced by the built-up nature of the Cannock Chase region and its associated social patterns.

Cannock's crime rate in October 2025 (6.4 per 1,000 residents) marked a 12.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.3 per 1,000, indicating a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, 13 crimes were reported each day in October, a figure that translates to roughly one crime occurring for every 156 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate places Cannock in a category where residents face a lower risk of encountering crime compared to the UK average, though the nature of the crimes differs significantly. The built-up area's population of 63,349 means that localised factors—such as the density of residential and commercial spaces—play a role in shaping crime patterns. For instance, the higher proportion of violent crime compared to the UK average may reflect the concentration of social activity in certain parts of the area, while the lower rates of property crime could be attributed to effective local policing or the absence of high-traffic retail zones that typically drive shoplifting. The decline in shoplifting and bicycle theft, both 50% below their previous month's figures, further underscores the impact of seasonal factors, such as Halloween-related security measures or reduced outdoor activity. These figures collectively suggest that while the overall risk of crime is lower than the UK average, the types of crime experienced in Cannock are distinct, with interpersonal violence being a more prominent concern than in many other parts of the country.