What is the crime rate in Stafford?

As of February 2026, Stafford has a crime rate of 6.39 per 1,000 residents, based on 875 recorded offences.

How does Stafford rank nationally for crime?

Stafford ranks #158 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Stafford?

The most common crime type in Stafford is Violence and sexual offences with 383 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 43.8% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in Stafford?

As of February 2026, Stafford has a crime rate of 6.39 per 1,000 residents, based on 875 recorded offences.

How does Stafford rank nationally for crime?

Stafford ranks #158 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Stafford?

The most common crime type in Stafford is Violence and sexual offences with 383 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 43.8% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Staffordshire Police Police

Stafford Crime Intelligence Report

Stafford recorded 875 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 6.39 per 1,000 residents. This places Stafford at #158 of 331 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has increased by 3.1% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 15.4% higher.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

875

trending_up +3.1% vs last month

Crime Rate

6.39per 1k

Moderate

National Rank

#158of 331

By total crime volume

Staffordshire

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Ranked within county

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Incident

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 17 Shoplifting: 8	17
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 13 Violence and sexual offences: 8	13
On or near Hammond Rise Map	Violence and sexual offences: 9 Public order: 3	9
On or near Edison Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 10	10
On or near Parking Area Map	Anti-social behaviour: 9	9
On or near Early Lane Map	Other crime: 9	9
On or near Bridge Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 7 Drugs: 1	7
On or near Parking Area Map	Vehicle crime: 7	7
On or near Abbots Walk Map	Public order: 5 Criminal damage and arson: 2	5
On or near Pasture Lane Map	Violence and sexual offences: 7	7

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

875 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

383

43.8%

Anti-social Behaviour

118

13.5%

Public Order

8.5%

Criminal Damage & Arson

7.3%

Other Theft

5.5%

Shoplifting

5.4%

Vehicle Crime

4.8%

Burglary

3.3%

Other Crime

3.3%

Drug Offences

1.8%

Bicycle Theft

1.7%

Weapons Possession

0.7%

Robbery

0.5%

Expert Safety Insights

Ward Safety Rankings

23 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	Forebridge	164	12.3
2	Coton	77	3.6
3	St Michael's & Stonefield	64	5.4
4	Swynnerton & Oulton	60	84.9
5	Highfields & Western Downs	54	3.2

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Milford	6	1.3
shield	Barlaston	11	18.6
shield	Weeping Cross & Wildwood	11	1.3
shield	Rowley	13	0.5
shield	Gnosall & Woodseaves	15	6.9

Growth Analysis

Month-on-Monthtrending_up +3.1%

Year-on-Yeartrending_up +15.4%

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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.

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