Crime Rate in Needwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Needwood

The total recorded crimes in Needwood, East Staffordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Needwood crime rate of 4.04 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 Needwood, encompassing approximately 4,700 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Needwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Mill Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Ash Tree Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Needwood?

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

  • Relative to East Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, Needwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Staffordshire average, with 313 crimes compared to 527.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Needwood recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the East Staffordshire.

    • In 2023, Needwood had fewer crimes than the East Staffordshire average, with 280 crimes compared to 486. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Needwood recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the East Staffordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Needwood Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Needwood has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 4.04 ranking 14th out of 20 in the East Staffordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Needwood crimes were 313. The crime rate of Needwood in 2024 was 66.58 (year) or 5.55 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the East Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Needwood were around 280 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.56 (year) or 4.96 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the East Staffordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Needwood)CrimesRank (Needwood)CrimesRank (Needwood)
Burton156 12,068 11,811 1
Stapenhill86 21,030 2933 2
Eton Park66 6828 5921 3
Shobnall82 3934 3914 4
Town56 9903 4798 5
Anglesey72 4684 8659 7
Winshill71 5609 9648 8
Horninglow65 7810 6698 6
Branston64 8743 7570 9
Heath25 11415 10346 10
Tutbury and Outwoods40 10318 12337 11
Stretton21 13334 11265 13
Churnet24 12159 16172 16
Brizlincote14 16255 14207 14
Crown19 15221 15201 15
Yoxall11 1776 20102 17
Rolleston on Dove8 20109 1787 20
Bagots6 21106 1896 18
Abbey9 1880 1995 19
Weaver8 1970 2157 21

Needwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 202513
April 20258
March 20258
February 20252
January 202510
December 20247
November 20247
October 202411
September 20248
August 202416

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20254
March 20254
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20242

High Crime Locations Needwood in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Mill Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Ash Tree Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Monk Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Dark Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Dunstall Cross (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Scotch Hills Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Fallowfield Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Bell Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Radhurst Rise (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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