Crime Rate in Essington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Essington

The total recorded crimes in Essington, South Staffordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Essington crime rate of 18.01 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Essington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackthorn Court with total crimes: 4
  • Broad Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area 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 May 2025 the Essington has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 18.01 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Essington)CrimesRank (Essington)CrimesRank (Essington)
Huntington and Hatherton56 3656 2706 1
Trysull and Seisdon69 2684 1567 4
Featherstone and Shareshill70 1643 3706 2
Great Wyrley Town42 7587 4614 3
Wombourne North and Lower Penn50 4502 5487 6
Codsall North44 6474 7494 5
Kinver47 5423 8432 8
Cheslyn Hay North and Saredon38 8476 6434 7
Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell37 9413 9372 9
Brewood and Coven29 11347 12363 10
Himley and Swindon16 18245 18338 11
Penkridge South East28 12363 11305 15
Perton Lakeside24 15345 13331 12
Wombourne South West23 16323 15323 13
Bilbrook26 13324 14322 14
Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley24 14270 16248 17
Great Wyrley Landywood19 17263 17245 18
Penkridge West16 19173 19206 19
Wombourne South East13 20163 20190 20
Cheslyn Hay South11 21139 21131 21
Codsall South9 23136 22127 22
Pattingham and Patshull10 22108 2387 23
Perton Dippons2 2547 2558 24
Perton East6 2463 2439 25

Essington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202511
March 20257
February 202513
January 20255
December 202412
November 202411
October 202414
September 202423
August 20249
July 202414
June 202432
May 202410

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Essington in May 2025

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

1. Blackthorn Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Broad Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
4. The Gables (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Kingsway (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parks Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Meadow View (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wakeman Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Upper Sneyd Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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