Cannock Chase Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cannock Chase recorded a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 in November 2024, 10.5% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This marks the second consecutive month of decline, reflecting a broader trend in the area’s crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.3% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.4%) and shoplifting (11.7%). The local crime picture is shaped by seasonal factors, including the timing of Bonfire Night and the onset of darker evenings, which may have influenced activity levels in public spaces. While the overall rate remains stable, the composition of crimes shows notable variations. For instance, violent crimes are slightly above the UK average, with 2.6 per 1,000 compared to the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000, a 1% discrepancy. Conversely, anti-social behaviour is 19% below the UK average, potentially reflecting effective community engagement or local initiatives. The data also highlights a unique trend in property crimes, where shoplifting and vehicle crime are both above the UK average, linked to the retail activity associated with Black Friday and the higher visibility of vehicles in residential areas. Cannock Chase’s relatively low crime rate compared to the UK average suggests that local policing strategies or community dynamics may be contributing to this outcome, though further analysis would be needed to confirm such links.

November 2024 saw stark contrasts in crime trends, with bicycle theft plummeting by 71.4% compared to October, the largest month-on-month swing in the dataset. This drop, from seven to two incidents, may be attributed to increased awareness campaigns or seasonal factors, such as fewer cyclists on the roads during darker evenings. In contrast, criminal damage and arson rose by 16.2%, with 43 incidents reported compared to 37 in the previous month. This increase could be linked to Bonfire Night activities, which often coincide with spikes in fire-related crimes. Vehicle crime also rose by 11.4%, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in parking areas during the festive shopping season. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained below the UK average, with 0.9 per 1,000 compared to the national rate of 1.1 per 1,000—a 19% gap. This aligns with Cannock Chase’s broader pattern of lower rates in non-violent crimes, which may reflect a combination of community cohesion and local policing efforts. Residents might find the 71.4% drop in bicycle theft particularly reassuring, as it indicates a significant reduction in a crime type that often affects younger demographics. However, the rise in vehicle crime underscores the need for continued vigilance in areas with high concentrations of parked vehicles, such as retail parks or commuter hubs.

Cannock Chase’s crime rate in November 2024 fell to 6.8 per 1,000, an 8.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.5 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safer local authority districts in the UK, with its rate 10.5% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 24 crimes per day, a figure that, while lower than the UK average, is context-dependent. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 146 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average of 1-in-130. This suggests that Cannock Chase’s population is less likely to encounter crime compared to the national picture, though this may be influenced by its relatively smaller size and lower population density. With a population of 104,088, the area’s crime statistics are scaled to reflect its unique demographic profile. The drop in the overall rate is particularly notable when viewed through the lens of population-scaled statistics, as it indicates that fewer residents are directly impacted by crime. However, the data also highlights disparities in crime types—while violent crimes remain stable, property-related offences like shoplifting and vehicle crime have shown upward trends. These figures provide a nuanced view of safety, emphasizing that while the area is generally safer, targeted efforts may still be needed for specific crime categories.