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 May 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Huntington and Hatherton crime rate of 25.13 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-58.93% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Huntington and Hatherton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gratley Croft with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Long Croft 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 May 2025 the Huntington and Hatherton has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 25.13 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Huntington and Hatherton)CrimesRank (Huntington and Hatherton)CrimesRank (Huntington and Hatherton)
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
Essington34 10401 10299 16
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

Huntington and Hatherton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
June 20242

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20251
February 20256
January 20257
November 202419
October 20248
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 373 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202556
March 202538
February 202531
January 202528
December 202415
November 202421
October 202415
September 202423
August 202425
July 202429
June 202448
May 202421

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20255
March 20255
February 20259
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20241
August 20249
July 202410
June 20246
May 202410

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20257
February 20256
December 202411
November 20249
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 202511
January 20256
December 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 202418
May 20243

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Gratley Croft (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Long Croft (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Woodland Court (Map)
Total6
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Parkside Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
7. Poplar Lane (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
8. Heather Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Teddesley Way (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
10. Fir Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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