Cannock Chase Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In Cannock Chase, the crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents in May 2023 places the area 21.3% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly one crime for every 159 residents over the course of the month. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.8% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.9%) and other theft (8.2%). These figures suggest a mix of personal safety concerns and community-level disturbances. Seasonal factors likely play a role in these patterns, as May’s longer evenings and bank holidays may have contributed to increased socialising and associated risks. For example, the 2.4 per 1,000 rate for violence and sexual offences is 14% below the UK average, consistent with the area’s lower overall crime rate. Similarly, anti-social behaviour at 1.1 per 1,000 is 17% below the UK average, reflecting the district’s quieter, more residential character compared to densely populated urban centres. While property crimes remain a concern, they account for only 35% of the total, with violent crime dominating the profile. This balance suggests that local efforts to address public order and community engagement may be having a measurable impact, though the seasonal context of May—marked by outdoor drinking and social events—could still influence trends. The relatively low rate of burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) further underscores the area’s distinct crime profile, which appears to be shaped more by interpersonal conflicts than by opportunistic theft.

May 2023 saw stark shifts in crime patterns, with theft from the person surging by 400% compared to April, rising from 1 to 5 incidents. This jump, though small in absolute terms, signals a potential increase in personal safety risks, particularly in public spaces. Bicycle theft also rose by 40%, from 5 to 7, possibly linked to the start of the cycling season and increased outdoor activity. Meanwhile, other theft increased by 38.5%, from 39 to 54, suggesting a broader trend in property-related incidents. Conversely, other crime fell sharply by 78.6%, from 14 to 3, and possession of weapons dropped by 50%, from 6 to 3, indicating possible successes in addressing low-level criminal activity. The area’s performance against UK averages is notable: violence and sexual offences are 14% below the national rate, while anti-social behaviour is 17% below, reinforcing Cannock Chase’s position as a relatively safer locale. However, bicycle theft is 25% above the UK average, a figure that may warrant closer attention given the area’s growing cycling infrastructure and the seasonal context of May. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime trends and the importance of monitoring specific categories for targeted interventions.

Cannock Chase’s crime rate in May 2023 (6.3 per 1,000) represents a 5.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.7 per 1,000, reflecting a slight downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 21 crimes each day in May, a figure that, while seemingly high, is proportionally lower than the UK average when scaled to the local population. Over the course of the month, the likelihood of a resident being involved in a reported crime was approximately 1 in 159, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average when adjusted for population size. This comparison underscores the area’s effectiveness in maintaining lower crime levels relative to national benchmarks, though the daily count remains a tangible measure for residents. The population context is crucial here: with 104,088 residents, the 656 total crimes reported in May equate to a manageable risk per individual. However, the 400% increase in theft from the person highlights the importance of situational awareness in public spaces. While the area’s overall crime rate is 21.3% below the UK average, the 25% above UK average for bicycle theft suggests that specific vulnerabilities—such as unsecured bike storage or increased cycling activity—require targeted attention. These figures collectively illustrate a community that is generally safer than the national average but faces unique challenges in certain crime categories.