Crime Rate in Needwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Needwood

The total recorded crimes in Needwood, East Staffordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Needwood crime rate of 5.11 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Needwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Palmer Close with total crimes: 3
  • Mill Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Mill Lane 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 areas in the East Staffordshire.

    • 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 areas in the East Staffordshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Needwood has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 5.11 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Needwood)CrimesRank (Needwood)CrimesRank (Needwood)
Burton135 12,068 11,811 1
Stapenhill68 31,030 2933 2
Eton Park69 2828 5921 3
Shobnall67 4934 3914 4
Town60 5903 4798 5
Horninglow52 8810 6698 6
Anglesey54 6684 8659 7
Branston51 9743 7570 9
Winshill54 7609 9648 8
Heath31 10415 10346 10
Tutbury and Outwoods31 11318 12337 11
Stretton15 14334 11265 13
Crown28 12221 15201 15
Brizlincote10 17255 14207 14
Churnet13 15159 16172 16
Bagots10 16106 1896 18
Yoxall6 2076 20102 17
Rolleston on Dove7 18109 1787 20
Abbey4 2180 1995 19
Weaver7 1970 2157 21

Needwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 20258
February 20252
January 202510
December 20247
November 20247
October 202411
September 20248
August 202416
July 202414
June 202414
May 202414

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20254
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242

High Crime Locations Needwood in May 2025

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

1. Palmer Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Mill Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Mill Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Arden Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Monk Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Main Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Dunstall Cross (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Thatchmoor Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Barton Gate (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Thornhill Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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