Crime Rate in Common: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Common

The total recorded crimes in Common, Stafford, UK in May 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Common crime rate of 5.42 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Common Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Street with total crimes: 8
  • Nursery Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Marston Drive with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Common has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 5.42 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Common)CrimesRank (Common)CrimesRank (Common)
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
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
Baswich21 19206 20218 19
Rowley16 23110 2280 22
Milford16 22106 2349 23

Common Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202516
March 20257
February 202519
January 202513
December 202411
November 202415
October 202413
September 202424
August 20249
July 202424
June 202428
May 202424

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20246
July 202413
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20255
February 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 202422
May 20243

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241

High Crime Locations Common in May 2025

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

1. New Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Nursery Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Marston Drive (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Greyfriars (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. North Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Wogan Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
9. Yarlet Croft (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Limetree Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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