Crime Rate in Barlaston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barlaston

The total recorded crimes in Barlaston, Stafford, UK in July 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barlaston crime rate of 10.16 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 Jul were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Barlaston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tittensor Road with total crimes: 1
  • Canal Side with total crimes: 1
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

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 July 2025 the Barlaston has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 10.16 ranking 23th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barlaston)CrimesRank (Barlaston)CrimesRank (Barlaston)
Forebridge172 12,171 11,453 1
Coton96 2910 2865 2
Highfields & Western Downs59 6761 5724 3
Manor75 3878 3714 4
St Michael's & Stonefield65 4866 4682 5
Swynnerton & Oulton63 5433 12400 10
Walton32 14646 6492 6
Eccleshall41 11507 8473 7
Common43 10566 7460 8
Milwich55 7467 10308 13
Seighford & Church Eaton47 8307 15286 15
Penkside46 9472 9413 9
Holmcroft30 16456 11384 11
Fulford34 12313 14384 12
Haywood & Hixon31 15342 13293 14
Doxey & Castletown33 13293 16283 16
Gnosall & Woodseaves24 17252 18251 17
Littleworth13 18273 17241 18
Baswich10 22206 20218 19
Weeping Cross & Wildwood13 19133 21203 20
Milford12 20106 2349 23
Rowley11 21110 2280 22

Barlaston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20256
April 20258
March 20252
February 202511
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
December 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Tittensor Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Canal Side (Map)
Total1
Public order1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Beechcroft (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Brookhouse Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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