Crime Rate in Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Town

The total recorded crimes in Town, East Staffordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Town crime rate of 0.19 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 Town, encompassing approximately 289,355 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Bunting Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Town?

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

  • Relative to East Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, Town reported a higher crime volume than the East Staffordshire average, with 903 crimes compared to 527. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Town witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the East Staffordshire.

    • In 2023, Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Staffordshire average, with 798 crimes compared to 486. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Town witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the East Staffordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Staffordshire, Town has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Town Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Town has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 0.12 ranking 9th out of 20 in the East Staffordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Town crimes were 903. The crime rate of Town in 2024 was 31.92 (year) or 2.66 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the East Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Town were around 798 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.22 (year) or 2.19 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the East Staffordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)
Burton156 12,068 11,811 1
Stapenhill86 21,030 2933 2
Eton Park66 6828 5921 3
Shobnall82 3934 3914 4
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
Needwood19 14313 13280 12
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

Town 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 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 20256
April 20252
March 202514
February 20255
January 20256
December 20245
November 202412
October 202410
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20248
October 20241
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202526
May 202526
April 202529
March 202516
February 202513
January 202525
December 202426
November 202421
October 202416
September 202431
August 202423

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 202513
April 20256
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 20248
October 20247
September 20248
August 202417

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20259
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20256
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 202414
October 20247
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20251
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Town in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Burglary1
3. Bunting Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Russell Close (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
5. Greenfinch Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Silver Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Picknalls (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Balance Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Market Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

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