Crime Rate in Baswich: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Baswich

The total recorded crimes in Baswich, Stafford, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Baswich crime rate of 1.91 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 Baswich, encompassing approximately 11,005 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Baswich Crime Hotspots

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

  • Honiton Close with total crimes: 4
  • Falmouth Close with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

How safe is Baswich?

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

  • Relative to Stafford:

    • In 2024, Baswich demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stafford average, with 206 crimes compared to 508.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Baswich recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 22 other areas in the Stafford.

    • In 2023, Baswich had fewer crimes than the Stafford average, with 218 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Baswich recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 22 other areas in the Stafford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Baswich Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Baswich has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 1.91 ranking 19th out of 22 in the Stafford, UK

In 2024, the total Baswich crimes were 206. The crime rate of Baswich in 2024 was 18.72 (year) or 1.56 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Stafford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Baswich were around 218 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.81 (year) or 1.65 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Stafford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Baswich)CrimesRank (Baswich)CrimesRank (Baswich)
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
Barlaston23 18217 19161 21
Rowley16 23110 2280 22
Milford16 22106 2349 23

Baswich Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20256
January 20251
November 20245
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 20256
February 20252
January 20259
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 202410
August 202415
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Baswich in May 2025

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

1. Honiton Close (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Falmouth Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
4. Tavistock Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Osborne Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Meadow Ridge (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Malvern Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Ludgrove Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Kestrel Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Witney Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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