Crime Rate in Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heath

The total recorded crimes in Heath, East Staffordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heath crime rate of 0.21 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 Heath, encompassing approximately 128,503 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (240.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sampson Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Hawthornden Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

How safe is Heath?

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

  • Relative to East Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Staffordshire average, with 415 crimes compared to 527.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Heath witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Heath had fewer crimes than the East Staffordshire average, with 346 crimes compared to 486. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Heath witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Heath Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Heath has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 0.73 ranking 11th out of 20 in the East Staffordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Heath crimes were 415. The crime rate of Heath in 2024 was 9.35 (year) or 0.78 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the East Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heath were around 346 crimes with yearly crime rate of 8.89 (year) or 0.74 (month) ranking 10 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
Town44 8903 4798 5
Anglesey55 4684 8659 7
Horninglow44 7810 6698 6
Winshill50 6609 9648 8
Branston37 9743 7570 9
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

Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 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 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20255
January 20258
December 202413
November 202415
October 202417
September 202416
August 202427
July 202417
June 202434
May 202415
April 202418

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
June 20246
May 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 202422
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Heath in March 2025

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

1. Sampson Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Hawthornden Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Old Lodge Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Orchard Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
6. Ashbourne Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Fraser Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Lawns (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Fradgley Grove (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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