Crime Rate in Needwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Needwood

The total recorded crimes in Needwood, East Staffordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Needwood crime rate of 5.32 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 Needwood, encompassing approximately 4,700 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Needwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Barton Turn with total crimes: 4
  • Airport/Airfield with total crimes: 2

How safe is Needwood?

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

  • Relative to East Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, Needwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Staffordshire average, with 313 crimes compared to 527.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Needwood recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Needwood had fewer crimes than the East Staffordshire average, with 280 crimes compared to 486. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Needwood recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Needwood Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Needwood has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 5.32 ranking 13th out of 20 in the East Staffordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Needwood crimes were 313. The crime rate of Needwood in 2024 was 66.58 (year) or 5.55 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the East Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Needwood were around 280 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.56 (year) or 4.96 (month) ranking 12 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
Heath27 11415 10346 10
Stretton30 10334 11265 13
Tutbury and Outwoods16 15318 12337 11
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

Needwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 202510
December 20247
November 20247
October 202411
September 20248
August 202416
July 202414
June 202414
May 202414
April 202415

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
April 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Needwood in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
2. Barton Turn (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Airport/Airfield (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Mill Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Meadow Rise (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Monk Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. B5016 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Thornhill Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Bell Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Radhurst Rise (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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