Crime Rate in Barlaston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barlaston

The total recorded crimes in Barlaston, Stafford, UK in May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barlaston crime rate of 38.94 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 Barlaston, encompassing approximately 590 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Barlaston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitethorn Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Rock House Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Hackwood Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Barlaston?

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

  • Relative to Stafford:

    • In 2024, Barlaston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stafford average, with 217 crimes compared to 508.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Barlaston recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 22 other areas in the Stafford.

    • In 2023, Barlaston had fewer crimes than the Stafford average, with 161 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Barlaston recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 22 other areas in the Stafford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stafford, Barlaston has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Barlaston Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Barlaston has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 38.94 ranking 18th out of 22 in the Stafford, UK

In 2024, the total Barlaston crimes were 217. The crime rate of Barlaston in 2024 was 367.42 (year) or 30.62 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Stafford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barlaston were around 161 crimes with yearly crime rate of 272.60 (year) or 22.72 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Stafford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barlaston)CrimesRank (Barlaston)CrimesRank (Barlaston)
Forebridge128 12,171 11,453 1
Coton94 2910 2865 2
Highfields & Western Downs53 4761 5724 3
Manor48 6878 3714 4
St Michael's & Stonefield69 3866 4682 5
Common50 5566 7460 8
Walton39 10646 6492 6
Eccleshall39 9507 8473 7
Milwich44 7467 10308 13
Seighford & Church Eaton39 8307 15286 15
Penkside37 11472 9413 9
Swynnerton & Oulton34 13433 12400 10
Holmcroft29 15456 11384 11
Fulford25 16313 14384 12
Haywood & Hixon34 12342 13293 14
Gnosall & Woodseaves29 14252 18251 17
Doxey & Castletown20 20293 16283 16
Littleworth18 21273 17241 18
Weeping Cross & Wildwood23 17133 21203 20
Baswich21 19206 20218 19
Rowley16 23110 2280 22
Milford16 22106 2349 23

Barlaston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Possession of weapons also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20252
February 202511
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20247
August 20249
July 202410
June 20244
May 20249

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
December 20242
September 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Barlaston in May 2025

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

1. Whitethorn Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Rock House Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hackwood Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Lime Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Henley Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Vicarage Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order2
7. Tittensor Road (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
8. Silver Ridge (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Green Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Meadow Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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