Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS15 · Staffordshire
127
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WS12 · Staffordshire
158
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Brereton has less crime — 127 vs 158 incidents in April 2026.
Cannock saw somewhat more crime than Brereton in April 2026 (158 vs 127 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brereton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Cannock has more Other theft (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Brereton recorded fewer crimes than Cannock — 127 vs 158 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brereton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Cannock had more Other theft. Overall, Brereton recorded fewer total crimes (127 vs 158).