Crime Rate in Churnet: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Churnet

The total recorded crimes in Churnet, East Staffordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Churnet crime rate of 6.19 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Churnet Crime Hotspots

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

  • West View with total crimes: 2
  • Edes Farm Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Dovefields with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Churnet has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 5.50 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Staffordshire)CrimesRank (East Staffordshire)CrimesRank (East Staffordshire)
Burton151 12,068 11,811 1
Stapenhill86 21,030 2933 2
Eton Park50 5828 5921 3
Shobnall76 3934 3914 4
Town44 8903 4798 5
Anglesey55 4684 8659 7
Horninglow44 7810 6698 6
Winshill50 6609 9648 8
Branston37 9743 7570 9
Heath27 11415 10346 10
Stretton30 10334 11265 13
Tutbury and Outwoods16 15318 12337 11
Needwood25 13313 13280 12
Crown26 12221 15201 15
Brizlincote19 14255 14207 14
Yoxall7 1876 20102 17
Rolleston on Dove4 20109 1787 20
Abbey7 1780 1995 19
Bagots3 21106 1896 18
Weaver5 1970 2157 21

Churnet Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20248
July 202420
June 20248
May 20245
April 202410

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20243

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. West View (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Edes Farm Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Dovefields (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Woodland Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Podmore View (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Eaton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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