Crime Rate in Churnet: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Churnet

The total recorded crimes in Churnet, East Staffordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Churnet crime rate of 16.50 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Churnet Crime Hotspots

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

  • West View with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Edes Farm Drive with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the East Staffordshire.

    • 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 areas in the East Staffordshire.

  • 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 July 2025 the Churnet has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 11.69 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Churnet)CrimesRank (Churnet)CrimesRank (Churnet)
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
Needwood19 14313 13280 12
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

Churnet 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20259
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20248

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
November 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
June 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
August 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

High Crime Locations Churnet in July 2025

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

1. West View (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Edes Farm Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Birch Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Atkins Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Taylors Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Stubwood Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Hollington Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Abbey Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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