Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS12 · Staffordshire
158
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
WS13 · Staffordshire
232
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Cannock has less crime — 158 vs 232 incidents in April 2026.
Lichfield saw somewhat more crime than Cannock in April 2026 (232 vs 158 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cannock sees higher rates of Other theft (10), while Lichfield has more Shoplifting (33). 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, Cannock recorded fewer crimes than Lichfield — 158 vs 232 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Lichfield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cannock saw higher rates of Other theft while Lichfield had more Shoplifting. Overall, Cannock recorded fewer total crimes (158 vs 232).