Cannock Chase Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cannock Chase's crime profile in October 2025 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, with violent offences accounting for 45.3% of all incidents. This proportion is higher than the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which stood at 2.7 per 1,000 residents (UK avg: 2.7 per 1,000). The local rate of 3.0 per 1,000 for violent crimes suggests a concentration of incidents in specific areas or circumstances. Property crimes, including shoplifting and vehicle crime, collectively make up 34.5% of all reported incidents, with shoplifting alone contributing 7.0% (0.5 per 1,000). This is 21% below the UK average for the category, potentially reflecting lower retail density or effective local measures targeting theft. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.8 per 1,000 (12.4% of total crimes), is 37% below the UK average, a disparity that may indicate differences in community engagement or policing strategies. Seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween may have influenced the crime mix, with increased opportunities for public order offences and property crimes. The overall crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 is 14.3% below the UK average, highlighting a relative safety profile that could be linked to the area's character as a less densely populated region with a mix of rural and suburban landscapes. However, the high proportion of violent crime warrants further analysis to understand local patterns and potential interventions.

October 2025 saw a 100% increase in robbery incidents, rising from five to ten cases. This sharp rise contrasts with a 36% decrease in shoplifting, which fell from 75 to 48 cases, possibly reflecting seasonal changes such as Halloween and darker evenings. Anti-social behaviour also increased by 6.3%, from 80 to 85 incidents, though this remains significantly below the UK average for the category. Cannock Chase's rate of violent crimes (3.0 per 1,000) is 13% above the UK average, suggesting a unique local dynamic in this category. Conversely, anti-social behaviour in the area is 37% below the UK average, potentially indicating effective community management or demographic factors that reduce such incidents. The decrease in shoplifting may also be linked to heightened police presence or changes in retail activity during the month.

Cannock Chase's crime rate in October 2025 fell to 6.6 per 1,000 residents, an 11.9% decrease from the previous month's 7.5 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with a broader seasonal trend observed in similar areas during autumn, though local factors may also play a role. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 22 crimes per day in October, a figure that contextualises the pace of reported incidents within the district. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 152 residents, highlighting the relative frequency of incidents in a population of 104,088. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, though it does not capture the distribution of crimes across different areas or demographics within the district. The decline from the previous month suggests a potential stabilisation in crime patterns, though further analysis would be required to determine whether this reflects a sustained trend or a temporary fluctuation.