Crime Rate in East Staffordshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Staffordshire

The total recorded crimes in East Staffordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 796 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Staffordshire crime rate of 6.42 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 East Staffordshire, encompassing approximately 124,021 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (347) incidents (0.87% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (116) incidents (23.40% increase)
  • Public order: (84) incidents (13.51% increase)
East Staffordshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 24
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 13
  • Market Place with total crimes: 12

East Staffordshire Police Info:

Staffordshire Police

How safe is East Staffordshire?

To understand the safety of East Staffordshire, we need to analyze East Staffordshire crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • East Staffordshire has recorded 11,065 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 89.22 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 174 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 10,197 crimes with a crime rate of 82.22, ranking it 191 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, East Staffordshire reported a higher crime volume than the Staffordshire average, with 11,065 crimes compared to 9,044. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, East Staffordshire recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 7 other cities.

    • In 2023, East Staffordshire experienced a greater number of crimes than the Staffordshire average, with 10,197 crimes compared to 8,480. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, East Staffordshire recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 7 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, East Staffordshire is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Staffordshire, East Staffordshire has a higher crime rate in 2024.

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

East Staffordshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Burton (135 crimes), and the safest, Abbey (4 crimes), is 131 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across East Staffordshire.

Similarly, the area of Burton Central (189 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Burton Brizlincote (10 crimes), with a difference of 179 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within East Staffordshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Burton135
Eton Park69
Stapenhill68
Shobnall67
Town60

Safest Wards:

Brizlincote10
Rolleston on Dove7
Weaver7
Yoxall6
Abbey4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Burton Central189
Burton Eton Park69
Burton Stapenhill68
Burton Shobnall67
Uttoxeter Town60

Safest Areas:

Uttoxeter Heath31
Barton-under-Needwood24
Mayfield, Rocester & Bramshall24
Burton Stretton15
Burton Brizlincote10

East Staffordshire Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the East Staffordshire has recorded 796 crimes with crime rate of 6.42 ranking 235th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Staffordshire.

In 2024, the total East Staffordshire crimes were 11,065. The crime rate of East Staffordshire in 2024 was 89.22 (year) or 7.43 (month) ranking it 174 danzarous in the UK. East Staffordshire ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Staffordshire were around 10,197 crimes with yearly crime rate of 82.22 (year) or 6.85 (month) ranking 191 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Staffordshire, East Staffordshire ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of East Staffordshire

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Staffordshire)CrimesRank (Staffordshire)CrimesRank (Staffordshire)
Lichfield665 87,875 87,222 8
Staffordshire Moorlands579 77,361 76,533 7
Stafford928 611,685 49,817 6
South Staffordshire743 58,568 68,424 5
Newcastle-under-Lyme959 210,114 510,477 2
Cannock Chase740 48,804 28,187 4
Tamworth573 16,880 36,980 1

East Staffordshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (347 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (116 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (344 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (94 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (336 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (98 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 302 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 64 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (321 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (82 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 323 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 68 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (341 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (89 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (365 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (110 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (387 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (82 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (381 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (104 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 428 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 607 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202543
March 202560
February 202539
January 202549
December 202449
November 202460
October 202460
September 202465
August 202471
July 202476

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202515
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244

A total of 86 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 202412
October 202420
September 20248
August 202413
July 20246

A total of 582 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202554
March 202549
February 202548
January 202564
December 202460
November 202448
October 202457
September 202440
August 202454
July 202466

A total of 317 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202538
March 202526
February 202529
January 202530
December 202443
November 202426
October 202418
September 202424
August 202422
July 202436

A total of 247 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202522
March 202526
February 202518
January 202519
December 202424
November 202418
October 202426
September 202422
August 202433
July 202417

A total of 831 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202584
April 202574
March 202571
February 202539
January 202565
December 202468
November 202489
October 202484
September 202482
August 202490
July 202485

A total of 391 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202528
March 202524
February 202531
January 202536
December 202437
November 202434
October 202439
September 202443
August 202443
July 202432

A total of 203 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202527
March 202513
February 20257
January 202518
December 202414
November 202424
October 202418
September 202416
August 202431
July 202416

A total of 520 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202553
March 202555
February 202525
January 202545
December 202450
November 202466
October 202432
September 202455
August 202444
July 202453

A total of 3875 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 352.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 428 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025347
April 2025344
March 2025336
February 2025302
January 2025321
December 2024323
November 2024341
October 2024365
September 2024387
August 2024381
July 2024428

A total of 942 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 85.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025116
April 202594
March 202598
February 202564
January 202582
December 202465
November 202474
October 2024110
September 202479
August 2024104
July 202456

A total of 76 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 20252
February 202511
January 20259
December 20248
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 202416

High Crime Locations East Staffordshire in May 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences18
Other crime5
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Drugs1
3. Market Place (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Main Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Wyllie Mews (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft2
Shoplifting1

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