Crime Rate in Huntington and Hatherton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Huntington and Hatherton

The total recorded crimes in Huntington and Hatherton, South Staffordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Huntington and Hatherton crime rate of 35.00 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 Huntington and Hatherton, encompassing approximately 2,228 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (22.58% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Huntington and Hatherton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parkside Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Straight Mile with total crimes: 9
  • Stable Lane with total crimes: 6

How safe is Huntington and Hatherton?

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

  • Relative to South Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, Huntington and Hatherton reported a higher crime volume than the South Staffordshire average, with 656 crimes compared to 343. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Huntington and Hatherton witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Huntington and Hatherton experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Staffordshire average, with 706 crimes compared to 337. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Huntington and Hatherton witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Huntington and Hatherton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Huntington and Hatherton has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 35.00 ranking 1th out of 24 in the South Staffordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Huntington and Hatherton crimes were 656. The crime rate of Huntington and Hatherton in 2024 was 294.37 (year) or 24.53 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the South Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Huntington and Hatherton were around 706 crimes with yearly crime rate of 316.81 (year) or 26.40 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the South Staffordshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Staffordshire)CrimesRank (South Staffordshire)CrimesRank (South Staffordshire)
Trysull and Seisdon36 7684 1567 4
Featherstone and Shareshill51 2643 3706 2
Great Wyrley Town34 8587 4614 3
Cheslyn Hay North and Saredon44 3476 6434 7
Codsall North41 4474 7494 5
Wombourne North and Lower Penn17 15502 5487 6
Penkridge South East40 5363 11305 15
Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell38 6413 9372 9
Kinver21 13423 8432 8
Brewood and Coven32 9347 12363 10
Essington13 19401 10299 16
Perton Lakeside29 10345 13331 12
Himley and Swindon17 16245 18338 11
Bilbrook28 11324 14322 14
Great Wyrley Landywood26 12263 17245 18
Wombourne South West18 14323 15323 13
Wheaton Aston, Bishopswood and Lapley15 17270 16248 17
Wombourne South East13 18163 20190 20
Penkridge West12 20173 19206 19
Cheslyn Hay South5 22139 21131 21
Codsall South7 21136 22127 22
Pattingham and Patshull4 23108 2387 23
Perton Dippons3 2447 2558 24
Perton EastNA NA63 2439 25

Huntington and Hatherton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (12 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 (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202510
January 20254
December 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241

A total of 329 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202531
January 202528
December 202415
November 202421
October 202415
September 202423
August 202425
July 202429
June 202448
May 202421
April 202435

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
December 202411
November 20249
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
April 20243

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
January 20256
December 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 202418
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
November 20241
October 20246
August 20244
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
June 20242

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20259
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20241
August 20249
July 202410
June 20246
May 202410

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 20257
November 202419
October 20248
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 202412
June 20246

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

High Crime Locations Huntington and Hatherton in March 2025

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

1. Parkside Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
2. Straight Mile (Map)
Total9
Other theft6
Public order3
3. Stable Lane (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Four Crosses Lane (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
5. Gratley Croft (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Orchid Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Heather Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Progress Grove (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gravel Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Gravel Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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