Cannock Chase Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cannock Chase's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 6.7 per 1,000 residents, 8.2% below the UK average of 7.3. This figure positions the area as relatively safer than the national benchmark. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 44.6% of all incidents, a rate of 3.0 per 1,000 that exceeds the UK average of 2.6 by 17%. This suggests that the area may face specific challenges in managing violent crime, potentially linked to factors such as seasonal transitions or community dynamics. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category at 11.7%, recorded a rate of 0.8 per 1,000, 25% below the UK average, indicating effective community policing or engagement efforts. Shoplifting, at 7.3% of total crimes, also fell below the UK rate by 21%, likely influenced by the area's retail environment and seasonal retail activity, such as Black Friday. November's crime picture is shaped by its unique seasonal context: the month's dark evenings and events like Bonfire Night may have increased visibility of certain crimes, while the post-holiday period could have affected others. These factors, combined with the area's character as a mixed rural-urban district, likely contribute to the observed patterns. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime and burglary, both at 0.4 and 0.2 per 1,000 respectively, further suggest that the area's infrastructure and community-focused initiatives may be playing a role in mitigating property-related offences. Overall, Cannock Chase's crime profile reflects a balance between localised challenges and broader success in maintaining a crime rate below the national average.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in November 2025 was a 175% increase in possession of weapons, rising from 4 to 11 incidents. This spike, though statistically significant, may partly reflect heightened police visibility during Bonfire Night events or increased reporting due to seasonal factors. Concurrently, theft from the person saw a 100% increase, jumping from 0 to 2 cases. On the other end, robbery fell by 60%, from 10 to 4, possibly linked to reduced foot traffic during the post-Black Friday period. The violent crime category, which accounted for 44.6% of all crimes, remained 17% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting localised pressures in this area. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting both recorded rates below the UK average, with anti-social behaviour at 0.8 per 1,000 (25% below UK norms). These disparities highlight the combination of local demographics and environmental factors, such as the area's retail presence and community engagement initiatives, in shaping crime trends.

Cannock Chase's crime rate in November 2025 rose slightly to 6.7 per 1,000 residents, a 2.3% increase from the previous month's 6.6. This upward trend, though modest, reflects local fluctuations in crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 23 crimes per day, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 104,088 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 149 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains relatively low compared to larger urban centres. This statistic, while not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, provides a clear snapshot of local risk. The population context further highlights that even with the 2.3% increase, Cannock Chase remains 8.2% below the UK average, suggesting that broader regional factors may influence the area's crime profile differently than in more densely populated regions. The shift from October to November may also reflect seasonal dynamics, such as the impact of dark evenings and holiday-related activity on crime reporting.