Cannock Chase Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

July 2025 saw Cannock Chase maintain a crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents, 18.6% below the UK average of 8.6. This figure, while modest in absolute terms, reflects a consistent trend of lower-than-national crime levels in the area. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 42.6% of all incidents, a share slightly below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 17.5%, with the area’s rate 23% below the national benchmark. The seasonal context of July—characterised by peak tourism, festivals, and school holidays—likely influenced patterns, particularly in categories like theft from the person, which saw a 100% increase. However, the overall crime profile remains stable, with property crimes (including shoplifting and burglary) comprising 27.1% of reported incidents. This balance between violent and property crimes suggests a combination of factors, such as the area’s mix of residential and commercial zones. While the drop in vehicle crime may relate to fewer parked vehicles during the summer, the rise in drug-related offences could indicate increased social activity or changes in local policing priorities. The data highlights Cannock Chase’s generally safer environment compared to the UK, though the unexpected surge in theft from the person underscores the need for targeted awareness, especially during high-traffic events.

The most striking change in July was a 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from zero to two incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, where Cannock Chase was 100% below. Concurrently, drug-related crimes rose by 66.7%, jumping from 18 to 30, a shift that may reflect increased summer social activity or targeted enforcement efforts. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 42.5%, likely due to reduced parking congestion during school holidays. Anti-social behaviour remained the second-most common crime type, contributing 17.5% of total incidents, a figure 23% below the UK average. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, with some categories aligning closely with national trends while others deviate significantly.

Cannock Chase’s crime rate in July 2025 dropped by 2.8% from 7.2 to 7.0 per 1,000 residents, continuing a slight downward trend. This rate translates to roughly 24 crimes reported per day on average, a figure that provides a daily context for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 142 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. The population-scaled perspective shows that while the area remains below the UK average, the proximity to the national figure suggests that local factors—such as community engagement or seasonal activity—may influence crime patterns. The drop in vehicle crime by 42.5% (from 40 to 23) aligns with reduced traffic during summer holidays, though this remains a small portion of overall incidents.