Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS11 · Staffordshire
196
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
WS13 · Staffordshire
232
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Cannock has less crime — 196 vs 232 incidents in April 2026.
Lichfield saw somewhat more crime than Cannock in April 2026 (232 vs 196 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Cannock recorded fewer crimes than Lichfield — 196 vs 232 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes. Lichfield is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Cannock recorded 76 incidents of this type vs 79 in Lichfield. Overall, Cannock had fewer total crimes (196 vs 232).