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 July 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Huntington and Hatherton crime rate of 29.62 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-69.57% decrease)
Huntington and Hatherton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stable Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Woodland Court with total crimes: 6
  • Thistle Drive 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 areas in the South Staffordshire.

    • 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 areas in the South Staffordshire.

  • 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 July 2025 the Huntington and Hatherton has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 29.62 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Huntington and Hatherton)CrimesRank (Huntington and Hatherton)CrimesRank (Huntington and Hatherton)
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
Essington36 9401 10299 16
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

Huntington and Hatherton 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 38 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (8 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 339 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202526
May 202523
April 202556
March 202538
February 202531
January 202528
December 202415
November 202421
October 202415
September 202423
August 202425

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20258
March 20257
February 20256
December 202411
November 20249
August 20243

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202523
May 202513
April 20255
March 20255
February 20259
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20241
August 20249

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20256
March 20254
February 20256
November 20241
October 20246
August 20244

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 202510
January 20254
December 20243
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20254
April 20256
March 20251
February 20256
January 20257
November 202419
October 20248
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20251
April 20253
March 202511
January 20256
December 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
March 20253
December 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252

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 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 July 2025

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

1. Stable Lane (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Woodland Court (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Thistle Drive (Map)
Total6
Public order6
4. Heathbank Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Midland Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Oak Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Straight Mile (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
8. Parkside Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Parkside Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Gratley Croft (Map)
Total3
Drugs3

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