Crime Rate in Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Town

The total recorded crimes in Town, East Staffordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Town crime rate of 0.15 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Drovers Close with total crimes: 7
  • Bradley Street with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Town has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 0.15 ranking 8th 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.

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
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
Churnet9 16159 16172 16
Yoxall7 1876 20102 17
Rolleston on Dove4 20109 1787 20
Abbey7 1780 1995 19
Bagots3 21106 1896 18
Weaver5 1970 2157 21

Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20255
January 20256
December 20245
November 202412
October 202410
September 20248
August 202410
July 202412
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 312 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202513
January 202525
December 202426
November 202421
October 202416
September 202431
August 202423
July 202427
June 202450
May 202429
April 202435

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20248
October 20241
September 20248
August 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 20248
October 20247
September 20248
August 202417
July 20245
June 202422
May 20244
April 20244

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

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

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 202414
October 20247
September 20244
August 20249
July 20247
June 202418
May 202415
April 20247

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20259
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20247
April 202410

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Town in March 2025

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

1. Drovers Close (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Bradley Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
4. St Catherines Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
5. Russell Close (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Dove Bank (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
8. A518 (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
10. Bunting Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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