Crime Rate in Essington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Essington

The total recorded crimes in Essington, South Staffordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Essington crime rate of 19.07 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 Essington, encompassing approximately 1,887 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Essington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Yew Tree Close with total crimes: 6
  • Beech Tree Close with total crimes: 3
  • The Gables with total crimes: 2

How safe is Essington?

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

  • Relative to South Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, Essington reported a higher crime volume than the South Staffordshire average, with 401 crimes compared to 343. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Essington witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 24 other areas in the South Staffordshire.

    • In 2023, Essington had fewer crimes than the South Staffordshire average, with 299 crimes compared to 337. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Essington recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 24 other areas in the South Staffordshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Staffordshire, Essington has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Essington Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Essington has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 19.07 ranking 9th out of 24 in the South Staffordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Essington crimes were 401. The crime rate of Essington in 2024 was 212.45 (year) or 17.70 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the South Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Essington were around 299 crimes with yearly crime rate of 158.41 (year) or 13.20 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the South Staffordshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Essington)CrimesRank (Essington)CrimesRank (Essington)
Huntington and Hatherton66 1656 2706 1
Trysull and Seisdon21 16684 1567 4
Featherstone and Shareshill40 5643 3706 2
Cheslyn Hay North and Saredon57 2476 6434 7
Great Wyrley Town31 12587 4614 3
Brewood and Coven52 3347 12363 10
Perton Lakeside42 4345 13331 12
Codsall North37 7474 7494 5
Wombourne North and Lower Penn37 6502 5487 6
Kinver23 14423 8432 8
Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell37 8413 9372 9
Bilbrook33 10324 14322 14
Himley and Swindon19 18245 18338 11
Penkridge South East33 11363 11305 15
Wombourne South West23 15323 15323 13
Great Wyrley Landywood29 13263 17245 18
Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley16 20270 16248 17
Penkridge West21 17173 19206 19
Wombourne South East18 19163 20190 20
Cheslyn Hay South12 21139 21131 21
Codsall South7 23136 22127 22
Pattingham and Patshull7 22108 2387 23
Perton Dippons5 2447 2558 24
Perton East1 2563 2439 25

Essington 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 11 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
August 20245

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 202516
April 202511
March 20257
February 202513
January 20255
December 202412
November 202411
October 202414
September 202423
August 20249

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Essington in July 2025

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

1. Yew Tree Close (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Beech Tree Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
3. The Gables (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. St Johns Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Kingsway (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
7. Meadow View (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hill Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Kitchen Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
10. Hobble End Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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