Cannock Crime Overview
Cannock is the second safest major town in Staffordshire, and is the 55th most dangerous overall out of Staffordshire's 201 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Cannock in 2020 was 23 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Staffordshire's overall crime rate, coming in 28% lower than the Staffordshire rate of 29 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Cannock is the second safest major town, and the 3,280th safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In August 2020, Cannock had the worst crime rate in Staffordshire for robbery, with 1 crime reported and a crime rate of 0.01 per 1,000 inhabitants. September 2020 was also a bad month for Cannock residents, when it was Staffordshire's most dangerous area for theft from the person, recording 1 crime at a rate of 0.01 per 1,000 residents. Cannock recorded 10 reports of possession of weapons during May 2015, making its crime rate of 0.14 the worst for possession of weapons in Staffordshire that month.
The most common crimes in Cannock are violence and sexual offences, with 769 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 11. This is 68% lower than 2019's figure of 1,293 offences and a difference of 7.45 from 2019's crime rate of 18. Cannock's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 6 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 333% from 2019's figure of 26 crimes.
Compare Cannock to other towns and cities
See how Cannock shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Cannock and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Cannock Crime Map
Crime in Cannock Compared To Staffordshire
Summary of Crimes in Cannock This Year
| Cannock | Staffordshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 862 | 12.24 | 15,935 | 14.03 | 15% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 6 | 0.09 | 257 | 0.23 | 156% safer |
| Burglary | 75 | 1.07 | 2,025 | 1.78 | 66% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 194 | 2.76 | 4,177 | 3.68 | 33% safer |
| Drugs | 57 | 0.81 | 942 | 0.83 | 2.5% safer |
| Other Crime | 24 | 0.34 | 761 | 0.67 | 97% safer |
| Other Theft | 128 | 1.82 | 2,877 | 2.53 | 39% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 13 | 0.18 | 282 | 0.25 | 39% safer |
| Public Order | 106 | 1.51 | 1,847 | 1.63 | 8% safer |
| Robbery | 18 | 0.26 | 322 | 0.28 | 8% safer |
| Shoplifting | 119 | 1.69 | 1,867 | 1.64 | 3.0% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 11 | 0.16 | 166 | 0.15 | 6% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 82 | 1.16 | 2,022 | 1.78 | 53% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 769 | 10.92 | 15,600 | 13.74 | 26% safer |
Cannock Compared to Nearby Major Towns
| Major Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton upon Trent | 1,175 | 15.15 | 50% safer |
| Cannock | 1,602 | 22.76 | - |
| Stafford | 1,858 | 28.54 | 20% more dangerous |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | 2,282 | 28.64 | 21% more dangerous |
| Tamworth | 2,370 | 30.90 | 26% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Cannock
View crime percentage over time forCannock Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 23 | 23 | 22 | 12 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.43 | 0.23 | 0.37 | 0.09 | Safer |
| Burglary | 1.5 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 6 | 7 | 4.7 | 2.8 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.81 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 0.92 | 0.88 | 0.85 | 0.34 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 5 | 5.0 | 3.2 | 1.8 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.55 | 0.18 | Safer |
| Public Order | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 1.5 | Safer |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.38 | 0.71 | 0.54 | 0.26 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 4.8 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 1.7 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.40 | 0.27 | 0.36 | 0.16 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.4 | 3.0 | 2.8 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 21 | 21 | 18 | 11 | Safer |
Changes In Cannock's Crime Rates Over Time
Offences in Cannock's Green Spaces
We only display green spaces in Cannock that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2020.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5's Pavilion and Sports Ground | 4 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 2.0 |
| St Luke's Church | - | - | 1 | - | - | 0 | 0.83 |
| The Stadium | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 0.42 |
Comparing Cannock to the UK's Major Cities
| Major Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Cannock | 22.76 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 66% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 71% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 73% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 73% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 74% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 77% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 78% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 79% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 83% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 83% more dangerous |
Crime in Cannock's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannock North | 210 | 28 | Third |
| Cannock North East | 199 | 27 | Fourth |
| Cannock South | 529 | 62 | First |
| Cannock West & Mill Green | 264 | 31 | Second |
Cannock Neighbourhood Crime Breakdown
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Cannock for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Cannock North East (108) | Cannock South (192) |
| Bicycle Theft | Cannock South (1) | Cannock North (3) |
| Burglary | Cannock North (5) | Cannock South (23) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Cannock West & Mill Green (27) | Cannock South (51) |
| Drugs | Cannock North East (3) | Cannock South (21) |
| Other Crime | Cannock North (1) | Cannock North East (5) |
| Other Theft | Cannock North (10) | Cannock South (55) |
| Possession of Weapons | Cannock North (1) | Cannock North East (4) |
| Public Order | Cannock North East (7) | Cannock South (40) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Cannock North East (2) | Cannock South (7) |
| Shoplifting | Cannock North (1) | Cannock South (81) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Cannock South (2) | Cannock West & Mill Green (3) |
| Vehicle Crime | Cannock North (6) | Cannock South (28) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Cannock West & Mill Green (119) | Cannock South (214) |
Crime in Cannock During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Cannock change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in December, when Cannock saw a 400% increase in drugs. Cannock saw a large fall in violence and sexual offences during September, when it fell by 99% compared to September in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +19% | +74% | +10% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -26% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | -7% | +50% | -88% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -36% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +52% | -16% | -70% | - | - | - | - | -94% | - | -42% |
| Drugs | +14% | -13% | -20% | - | - | - | -80% | - | - | +400% |
| Other Crime | +67% | - | -56% | - | -83% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | +5% | -16% | -36% | - | - | - | - | - | - | +17% |
| Possession of Weapons | +100% | -33% | -60% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | +263% | +156% | -76% | - | - | - | - | - | - | +50% |
| Robbery | -50% | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | -83% | -50% |
| Shoplifting | -18% | +38% | -75% | - | - | - | - | - | - | +57% |
| Theft From the Person | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -86% |
| Vehicle Crime | -25% | -27% | -69% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -62% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +75% | +18% | -56% | -98% | - | - | -99% | - | -97% | -7% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Cannock
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Cannock's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 07 May 2021