Crime in Cannon Hill: statistics, rates and trends

325 crimes were recorded in Cannon Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 98 reports (30% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cannon Hill has the 3,702nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Cannon Hill was highest in the year to July 2020 (534 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (325). Over the whole period it fell 38%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cannon Hill over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for bicycle theft.

The largest increases were in other theft (+16%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-54%) and shoplifting (-51%).

Violence and sexual offences in Cannon Hill

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cannon Hill recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 30.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Cannon Hill

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cannon Hill recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 16.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Cannon Hill

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cannon Hill recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Cannon Hill

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cannon Hill recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Cannon Hill

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cannon Hill recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Cannon Hill

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cannon Hill recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Cannon Hill

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cannon Hill recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Cannon Hill

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cannon Hill recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Cannon Hill

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cannon Hill recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Cannon Hill

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cannon Hill recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Cannon Hill

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cannon Hill recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Cannon Hill

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cannon Hill recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Cannon Hill

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cannon Hill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Cannon Hill

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cannon Hill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cannon Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cannon Hill.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Cannon Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cannon Hill over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Cannon Hill has an estimated population of 9,998. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cannon Hill sits in decile 9.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Cannon Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.