Cannock Chase Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a district with a population of over 100,000, 804 crimes were reported in June 2023, translating to 7.7 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 9.4% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer profile compared to national trends. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43% of all recorded crimes. This was followed by anti-social behaviour (13.6%) and shoplifting (8.6%). The seasonal context of June, with its extended daylight hours and the start of summer, may partly explain the dominance of violent crime, as outdoor activity and social interactions increase. However, the district's overall crime rate remains lower than the UK average, with property crimes (269) and violent crimes (346) showing a balanced distribution. While shoplifting rates were 30% above the UK average, anti-social behaviour and public order offences were 25% and 26% below national levels, respectively. This suggests a combination of local factors, including the presence of community-focused policing initiatives and the area's relatively low population density, which may contribute to lower rates of petty crime. The data also highlights a consistent trend in the district's crime profile, with violent crime remaining a focal point for local law enforcement.

June 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with shoplifting increasing by 60.5% compared to the previous month (43 to 69 incidents). This surge may be linked to the start of the summer season, as retail activity and foot traffic in local centres peak. Other notable changes included a 333.3% rise in 'other crime' (3 to 13 incidents) and a 140% increase in robbery (5 to 12 incidents), both of which could reflect heightened social interactions or unseasonal economic pressures. Conversely, possession of weapons decreased by 33.3% (3 to 2 incidents), and theft from the person fell by 20% (5 to 4 incidents), due to increased police visibility or community engagement efforts. Violence and sexual offences remained 13% above the UK average (3.3 per 1,000 vs 2.9 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour was 26% below the national rate (1.1 per 1,000 vs 1.5 per 1,000). These disparities highlight the district's unique characteristics, with violent crime concentrated in certain areas despite an overall lower crime rate compared to the UK. A resident might find the 60.5% rise in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it could indicate the need for enhanced retail security measures.

The crime rate in Cannock Chase rose by 22.5% from 6.3 per 1,000 in May 2023 to 7.7 per 1,000 in June 2023. This increase, while significant, still places the district below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 27 crimes per day in June, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 129 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible context for residents, illustrating that while crime is present, it remains relatively infrequent compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective further underscores the district's lower risk profile, with 804 crimes spread across 104,088 residents. This equates to a 0.77% chance of any individual being directly affected by crime in June, a figure that is lower than the UK average. The comparison to the previous month also reveals a shift in crime patterns, with violent crimes increasing in prominence relative to property crimes. These figures, when contextualised against the district's demographic and geographic profile, suggest that localised factors such as community policing and seasonal activity levels play a more significant role in shaping crime trends than broader national patterns.