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Cannock Chase crime rate

Overview of Cannock Chase crime rate

Crime evaluation – medium.

Positioned 17th amongst 25 local boroughs for crime statistics, Cannock Chase reported 8,315 crimes in 2023. With a population of 100,519, this area’s crime rate is 82.72 per 1,000 people, indicating an 11.15% decline from the previous year.

The most frequent crime types in Cannock Chase are Violence and sexual offences (44.4%), Anti-social behaviour (12.8%), and Shoplifting (6.9%), with the least common being Possession of weapons (0.8%), Bicycle theft (0.6%), and Theft from the person (0.4%).

Among its 15 wards, those with the highest crime rates include Cannock South (189.5), Western Springs (110.9), and Cannock West (104.9), whereas the safest are Hawks Green (48.4), Hednesford South (48.0), and Heath Hayes East and Wimblebury (42.5).

Reviewing postcode districts within or overlapping Cannock Chase, the highest crime rates are in WS3 (112.6), WS11 (104.1), and WS8 (103.0), with the safest being WS15 (64.9) and WS12 (60.3).

Cannock Chase has experienced varied crime trends with notable increases and decreases in certain areas. The data highlights a rise in Criminal damage and arson, Other theft, Public order, Vehicle crime, and particularly Violence and sexual offences, which saw a significant surge in 2022. Conversely, there has been a significant decline in Anti-social behaviour, with a dramatic drop in 2021 and 2023, and a decrease in Criminal damage and arson in 2023, which contrasts with its increase in 2022. These changes indicate shifting priorities and challenges within the community.

Cannock Chase crime incidents by crime type

A total of 8315 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 3690 (44.4)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1062 (12.8)%
  • Shoplifting – 572 (6.9)%
  • Public order – 570 (6.9)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 569 (6.8)%
  • Other theft – 518 (6.2)%
  • Vehicle crime – 490 (5.9)%
  • Burglary – 316 (3.8)%
  • Other crime – 160 (1.9)%
  • Drugs – 154 (1.9)%
  • Robbery – 65 (0.8)%
  • Possession of weapons – 63 (0.8)%
  • Bicycle theft – 54 (0.6)%
  • Theft from the person – 32 (0.4)%

How does Cannock Chase compare against nearby areas ?

Cannock Chase ranks 17th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Cannock Chase wards

There are 15 wards within Cannock Chase. Cannock South, Western Springs, Cannock West has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Cannock Chase

There are 5 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Cannock Chase. Highest crime rates in WS3, WS11, WS8 .

  • WS3 – 112.6
  • WS11 – 104.1
  • WS8 – 103.0
  • WS15 – 64.9
  • WS12 – 60.3

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Lancaster crime rate

Overview of Lancaster crime rate

Lancaster’s crime level is considered high.

Ranking 8th among 25 nearby areas for its crime rate, Lancaster reported 14,887 incidents in 2023. With a population of 142,931, this translates to a crime rate of 104.16 per 1,000 residents, showcasing a 9.55% decline from the previous year.

The most frequent crimes in Lancaster include Violence and sexual offences (31.7%), Anti-social behaviour (29.7%), and Criminal damage and arson (10.0%). The least common offences are Possession of weapons (1.0%), Theft from the person (0.6%), and Robbery (0.4%).

Lancaster is divided into 27 wards, with Castle (Lancaster) (290.9), Poulton (284.8), and Heysham North (181.4) reporting the highest crime rates. The safest areas include Upper Lune Valley (31.5), Bolton & Slyne (26.5), and University & Scotforth Rural (26.4).

When considering Postcode districts overlapping with Lancaster, LA4 (146.5), LA1 (120.6), and LA3 (119.6) have higher crime rates, while LA2 (36.6), LA7 (36.4), and LA6 (32.9) are among the safest.

In Lancaster, there has been a significant rise in Anti-social behaviour in 2020, along with increases in Criminal damage and arson and Violence and sexual offences in subsequent years, indicating escalating concerns around social disorder and violence. However, substantial decreases in Anti-social behaviour in the following years, as well as reductions in Burglary, Other theft, and Violence and sexual offences, suggest effective strategies in place to combat these issues, especially the marked reduction in anti-social behaviour and violence, pointing towards positive outcomes from community and law enforcement interventions.

Lancaster crime incidents by crime type

A total of 14887 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 4722 (31.7)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 4428 (29.7)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 1483 (10.0)%
  • Other theft – 832 (5.6)%
  • Public order – 690 (4.6)%
  • Shoplifting – 652 (4.4)%
  • Burglary – 625 (4.2)%
  • Vehicle crime – 466 (3.1)%
  • Drugs – 292 (2.0)%
  • Other crime – 240 (1.6)%
  • Bicycle theft – 160 (1.1)%
  • Possession of weapons – 144 (1.0)%
  • Theft from the person – 87 (0.6)%
  • Robbery – 66 (0.4)%

How does Lancaster compare against nearby areas ?

Lancaster ranks 8th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Lancaster

There are 8 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Lancaster. Highest crime rates in LA4, LA1, LA3 .

  • LA4 – 146.5
  • LA1 – 120.6
  • LA3 – 119.6
  • PR3 – 58.8
  • LA5 – 42.8
  • LA2 – 36.6
  • LA7 – 36.4
  • LA6 – 32.9

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Salford crime rate

Overview of Salford crime rate

Salford is classified with a low crime rating, ranking 20th out of 25 neighbouring boroughs in crime rate. The year 2023 saw 112 crime incidents reported in a population of 269923, leading to a crime rate of 0.41 per 1000 residents. This represents a 28.12% increase over the previous year.

The most prevalent crime types in Salford are Violence and sexual offences (48.2%), Public order (20.5%), and Anti-social behaviour (9.8%). The least frequent are Other crime (2.7%), Robbery (0.9%), and Vehicle crime (0.9%).

With 18 wards, Salford’s areas with the highest crime rates are Pendleton & Charlestown (1.6), Cadishead & Lower Irlam (1.4), Pendlebury & Clifton (0.9). The safest wards are Boothstown & Ellenbrook (0.1), Quays (0.1), Weaste & Seedley (0.1).

Examining the postcode districts within or overlapping with Salford, the highest crime rates are observed in WA3 (34.7), M3 (2.4), and M44 (1.6). The safest are M50 (0.2), BL4 (0.2), M5 (0.0).

In Salford, there were notable declines in several crime types in 2020. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 7.3%, Burglary by 4.23%, and Criminal damage and arson by 6.4%. Other crime and Other theft saw reductions of 1.75% and 3.76% respectively. Public order offences dropped significantly by 7.64%, Vehicle crime by 5.05%, and Violence and sexual offences saw a substantial decrease of 21.2%.

Salford crime incidents by crime type

A total of 112 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 54 (48.2)%
  • Public order – 23 (20.5)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 11 (9.8)%
  • Other theft – 5 (4.5)%
  • Drugs – 2 (1.8)%
  • Theft from the person – 4 (3.6)%
  • Possession of weapons – 3 (2.7)%
  • Bicycle theft – 2 (1.8)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 3 (2.7)%
  • Other crime – 3 (2.7)%
  • Robbery – 1 (0.9)%
  • Vehicle crime – 1 (0.9)%

How does Salford compare against nearby areas ?

Salford ranks 20th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Salford wards

There are 18 wards within Salford. Pendleton & Charlestown, Cadishead & Lower Irlam, Pendlebury & Clifton has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Salford

There are 15 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Salford. Highest crime rates in WA3, M3, M44 .

  • WA3 – 34.7
  • M3 – 2.4
  • M44 – 1.6
  • M6 – 0.9
  • M27 – 0.4
  • M38 – 0.3
  • M28 – 0.3
  • M60 – 0.3
  • M30 – 0.3
  • M7 – 0.2
  • M25 – 0.2
  • M8 – 0.2
  • M50 – 0.2
  • BL4 – 0.2
  • M5 – 0.0

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Lichfield crime rate

Overview of Lichfield crime rate

Crime rating – low.

Lichfield ranks 25th out of 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts for crime rate. In 2023, there were 7041 crime incidents reported. As per the latest census, Lichfield has a population of 106436. This equates to a crime rate of 66.15 per 1000 residents. This crime rate represents a decrease of 4.41 % compared to previous year.

Most common crime types in Lichfield are Violence and sexual offences (41.1%) Anti-social behaviour (12.2%) Vehicle crime (8.7%) and least common crime types are Bicycle theft (0.7%) Robbery (0.6%) Theft from the person (0.5%).

There are 22 wards in Lichfield. Wards with high crime rates are Stowe (152.7), Chasetown (124.1), Chadsmead (100.4) . On the other end, safest wards are Colton & the Ridwares (31.0), Highfield (Lichfield) (29.9), Mease Valley (29.2) .

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In Lichfield, there has been a noticeable increase in Other theft and Vehicle crime in 2022, along with a consistent rise in Violence and sexual offences from 2020 through 2023. On the other hand, Anti-social behaviour has seen significant decreases over the same period, with a slight drop in Vehicle crime in 2023, indicating shifting dynamics in local crime trends.

Lichfield crime incidents by crime type

A total of 7041 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 2893 (41.1)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 859 (12.2)%
  • Vehicle crime – 612 (8.7)%
  • Shoplifting – 523 (7.4)%
  • Other theft – 486 (6.9)%
  • Public order – 484 (6.9)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 457 (6.5)%
  • Burglary – 331 (4.7)%
  • Other crime – 119 (1.7)%
  • Drugs – 82 (1.2)%
  • Possession of weapons – 68 (1.0)%
  • Bicycle theft – 52 (0.7)%
  • Robbery – 41 (0.6)%
  • Theft from the person – 34 (0.5)%

How does Lichfield compare against nearby areas ?

Lichfield ranks 25th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Lichfield

There are 11 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Lichfield. Highest crime rates in WS8, WS13, B79 .

  • WS8 – 103.0
  • WS13 – 97.6
  • B79 – 84.3
  • B78 – 84.3
  • WS9 – 83.6
  • B75 – 75.4
  • WS15 – 64.9
  • WS7 – 61.7
  • WS14 – 52.5
  • DE13 – 50.6
  • B74 – 44.8

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Eden crime rate

Overview of Eden crime rate

Eden carries a low crime rating, positioned 20th among 25 nearby districts. The district recorded 3687 crimes in 2023, against a population of 54735, translating to a 67.36 crimes per 1000 people rate, which is a slight increase of 0.46% from the last year.
The leading crime types in Eden are Violence and sexual offences (39.7%), Anti-social behaviour (10.4%), and Public order (9.7%), with Theft from the person (0.5%), Bicycle theft (0.4%), and Robbery (0.4%) being the least frequent.
Within Eden’s 9 wards, Penrith South (155.1), Kirkby Stephen and Tebay (74.8), and Appleby and Brough (74.8) have the highest crime rates. The most secure areas include Eden and Lyvennet Vale (36.3), Alston and Fellside (28.9), and Hesket and Lazonby (28.3).
In Eden, there was a notable increase in Anti-social behaviour in 2020 and a steady rise in Violence and sexual offences in 2021 and 2022. On the other hand, there was a significant decrease in Anti-social behaviour in 2021 and 2022, along with drops in Other theft and Shoplifting in 2020.

Eden crime incidents by crime type

A total of 3687 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 1465 (39.7)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 383 (10.4)%
  • Public order – 358 (9.7)%
  • Other theft – 326 (8.8)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 326 (8.8)%
  • Shoplifting – 196 (5.3)%
  • Drugs – 194 (5.3)%
  • Burglary – 148 (4.0)%
  • Vehicle crime – 102 (2.8)%
  • Other crime – 97 (2.6)%
  • Possession of weapons – 48 (1.3)%
  • Theft from the person – 18 (0.5)%
  • Bicycle theft – 13 (0.4)%
  • Robbery – 13 (0.4)%

How does Eden compare against nearby areas ?

Eden ranks 20th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Eden wards

There are 9 wards within Eden. Penrith South, Kirkby Stephen and Tebay, Appleby and Brough has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Eden

There are 12 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Eden. Highest crime rates in CA11, CA7, CA16 .

  • CA11 – 91.8
  • CA7 – 77.3
  • CA16 – 75.7
  • CA12 – 72.4
  • CA8 – 70.8
  • DL12 – 66.3
  • CA17 – 65.6
  • CA10 – 40.9
  • LA10 – 33.2
  • CA9 – 31.8
  • CA4 – 29.9
  • CA5 – 16.4

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