Crime Rate in Churnet: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Churnet

The total recorded crimes in Churnet, East Staffordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Churnet crime rate of 8.94 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Churnet, encompassing approximately 1,454 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Churnet Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hollis Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Edes Farm Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Churnet?

To understand the safety of Churnet, we need to analyze Churnet crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to East Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, Churnet demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Staffordshire average, with 159 crimes compared to 527.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Churnet recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the East Staffordshire.

    • In 2023, Churnet had fewer crimes than the East Staffordshire average, with 172 crimes compared to 486. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Churnet recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the East Staffordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Staffordshire, Churnet has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Churnet Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Churnet has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 5.50 ranking 15th out of 20 in the East Staffordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Churnet crimes were 159. The crime rate of Churnet in 2024 was 109.33 (year) or 9.11 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the East Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Churnet were around 172 crimes with yearly crime rate of 118.27 (year) or 9.86 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the East Staffordshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Churnet)CrimesRank (Churnet)CrimesRank (Churnet)
Burton135 12,068 11,811 1
Stapenhill68 31,030 2933 2
Eton Park69 2828 5921 3
Shobnall67 4934 3914 4
Town60 5903 4798 5
Horninglow52 8810 6698 6
Anglesey54 6684 8659 7
Branston51 9743 7570 9
Winshill54 7609 9648 8
Heath31 10415 10346 10
Tutbury and Outwoods31 11318 12337 11
Stretton15 14334 11265 13
Needwood24 13313 13280 12
Crown28 12221 15201 15
Brizlincote10 17255 14207 14
Bagots10 16106 1896 18
Yoxall6 2076 20102 17
Rolleston on Dove7 18109 1787 20
Abbey4 2180 1995 19
Weaver7 1970 2157 21

Churnet Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
May 20243

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20248
July 202420
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Churnet in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Churnet postcode area is presented below.

1. Hollis Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Edes Farm Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Podmore View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. West View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ashbourne Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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