Crime Rate in Stafford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stafford

The total recorded crimes in Stafford, UK in May 2025 are around 928 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stafford crime rate of 6.78 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 Stafford, encompassing approximately 136,870 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (374) incidents (-5.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (156) incidents (21.88% increase)
  • Public order: (76) incidents (-22.45% decrease)
Stafford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Tyler Grove with total crimes: 11

Stafford Police Info:

Staffordshire Police

How safe is Stafford?

To understand the safety of Stafford, we need to analyze Stafford crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Stafford has recorded 11,685 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 85.37 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 190 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 9,817 crimes with a crime rate of 71.72, ranking it 232 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, Stafford reported a higher crime volume than the Staffordshire average, with 11,685 crimes compared to 9,044. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Stafford recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 7 other cities.

    • In 2023, Stafford experienced a greater number of crimes than the Staffordshire average, with 9,817 crimes compared to 8,480. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Stafford recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 7 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Stafford is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Staffordshire, Stafford has a higher crime rate in 2024.

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

Stafford Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Forebridge (128 crimes), and the safest, Rowley (16 crimes), is 112 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Stafford.

Similarly, the area of Central Stafford (201 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Fulford & Meir Heath (25 crimes), with a difference of 176 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Stafford.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Forebridge128
Coton94
St Michael's & Stonefield69
Highfields & Western Downs53
Common50

Safest Wards:

Baswich21
Doxey & Castletown20
Littleworth18
Milford16
Rowley16

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Stafford201
Stone Town87
Stafford North East60
Highfields & Burton Manor56
Mosspit & Silkmore Lane55

Safest Areas:

Weston & Haywood41
Littleworth & Hopton40
Doxey & Holmcroft38
Little Stoke & Milwich35
Fulford & Meir Heath25

Stafford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Stafford has recorded 928 crimes with crime rate of 6.78 ranking 217th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in Staffordshire.

In 2024, the total Stafford crimes were 11,685. The crime rate of Stafford in 2024 was 85.37 (year) or 7.11 (month) ranking it 190 danzarous in the UK. Stafford ranked 1 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stafford were around 9,817 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.72 (year) or 5.98 (month) ranking 232 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Staffordshire, Stafford ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 6 as per crime rate of Stafford

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Staffordshire)CrimesRank (Staffordshire)CrimesRank (Staffordshire)
Lichfield665 87,875 87,222 8
Staffordshire Moorlands579 77,361 76,533 7
South Staffordshire743 58,568 68,424 5
Newcastle-under-Lyme959 210,114 510,477 2
Cannock Chase740 48,804 28,187 4
East Staffordshire796 311,065 110,197 3
Tamworth573 16,880 36,980 1

Stafford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (374 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (156 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (394 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (128 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (331 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (128 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 329 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 102 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (301 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (86 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 386 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 81 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (322 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (91 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (411 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (104 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (406 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (82 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (413 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (121 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 428 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 140 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (646 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (272 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 20245
September 20249
August 202416
July 202412
June 202418

A total of 333 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202547
March 202515
February 202527
January 202524
December 202440
November 202437
October 202429
September 202430
August 202417
July 202419
June 202418

A total of 1076 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 202 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202576
April 202598
March 202585
February 202549
January 202559
December 202481
November 202476
October 202478
September 202476
August 202491
July 2024105
June 2024202

A total of 189 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202520
March 202519
February 202517
January 202519
December 202417
November 202410
October 202411
September 202417
August 202415
July 202415
June 20248

A total of 388 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202528
March 202526
February 202517
January 202525
December 202435
November 202420
October 202432
September 202419
August 202432
July 202437
June 202482

A total of 4741 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 395.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 646 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025374
April 2025394
March 2025331
February 2025329
January 2025301
December 2024386
November 2024322
October 2024411
September 2024406
August 2024413
July 2024428
June 2024646

A total of 752 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202566
March 202553
February 202554
January 202549
December 202467
November 202462
October 202445
September 202448
August 202475
July 202464
June 2024114

A total of 386 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202540
March 202522
February 202524
January 202542
December 202418
November 202424
October 202444
September 202422
August 202424
July 202445
June 202460

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20248
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 111 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20253
March 20259
February 20257
January 20258
December 20247
November 20249
October 20247
September 20249
August 202410
July 202410
June 202418

A total of 785 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202570
April 202542
March 202552
February 202562
January 202567
December 202443
November 202459
October 202468
September 202462
August 202445
July 202473
June 2024142

A total of 819 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202563
April 202578
March 202548
February 202558
January 202547
December 202459
November 202452
October 202467
September 202463
August 202468
July 202480
June 2024136

A total of 1490 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 124.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 272 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025156
April 2025128
March 2025128
February 2025102
January 202586
December 202480
November 202491
October 2024104
September 202482
August 2024121
July 2024140
June 2024272

A total of 44 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20246
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244

High Crime Locations Stafford in May 2025

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

1. Bridge Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Other theft2
3. Tyler Grove (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Fonthil Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Lineker Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
6. New Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9

To know about postcode areas in Stafford, visit Stafford information

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