Crime Rate in Common: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Common

The total recorded crimes in Common, Stafford, UK in July 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Common crime rate of 4.66 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 Common, encompassing approximately 9,226 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Common Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Street with total crimes: 6
  • Wogan Street with total crimes: 6
  • Greyfriars with total crimes: 5

How safe is Common?

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

  • Relative to Stafford:

    • In 2024, Common reported a higher crime volume than the Stafford average, with 566 crimes compared to 508. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Common witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the Stafford.

    • In 2023, Common experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stafford average, with 460 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Common witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Stafford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stafford, Common has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Common Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Common has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 4.66 ranking 10th out of 22 in the Stafford, UK

In 2024, the total Common crimes were 566. The crime rate of Common in 2024 was 61.34 (year) or 5.11 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Stafford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Common were around 460 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.85 (year) or 4.15 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Stafford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Common)CrimesRank (Common)CrimesRank (Common)
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
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
Barlaston6 23217 19161 21
Weeping Cross & Wildwood13 19133 21203 20
Milford12 20106 2349 23
Rowley11 21110 2280 22

Common Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 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 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (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 Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 202517
April 202516
March 20257
February 202519
January 202513
December 202411
November 202415
October 202413
September 202424
August 20249

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 202510
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20256
April 20256
March 20255
February 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
February 20251

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Common in July 2025

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

1. New Street (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Wogan Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Greyfriars (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Nursery Lane (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Marston Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Marston Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Albert Terrace (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Abbots Walk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Aston Terrace (Map)
Total2
Other theft2

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