Crime Rate in Coton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Coton

The total recorded crimes in Coton, Stafford, UK in May 2025 are around 94 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coton crime rate of 4.34 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 Coton, encompassing approximately 21,642 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
Coton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fonthil Road with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Hospital with total crimes: 8

How safe is Coton?

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

  • Relative to Stafford:

    • In 2024, Coton reported a higher crime volume than the Stafford average, with 910 crimes compared to 508. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Coton witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 22 other areas in the Stafford.

    • In 2023, Coton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stafford average, with 865 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Coton witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 22 other areas in the Stafford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Coton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Coton has recorded 94 crimes with crime rate of 4.34 ranking 2th out of 22 in the Stafford, UK

In 2024, the total Coton crimes were 910. The crime rate of Coton in 2024 was 42.05 (year) or 3.50 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Stafford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Coton were around 865 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.97 (year) or 3.33 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Stafford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Coton)CrimesRank (Coton)CrimesRank (Coton)
Forebridge128 12,171 11,453 1
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
Baswich21 19206 20218 19
Rowley16 23110 2280 22
Milford16 22106 2349 23

Coton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20248
August 20247
July 20247
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 475 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202532
March 202541
February 202536
January 202525
December 202432
November 202432
October 202434
September 202444
August 202433
July 202431
June 202460
May 202437

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202518
March 202513
February 202514
January 20259
December 20248
November 20249
October 20246
September 20244
August 202410
July 20249
June 202412
May 202416

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20242

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Coton in May 2025

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

1. Fonthil Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
3. Hospital (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. Harris Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
5. School Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Prescott Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Clement Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Moccasin Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
9. Richards Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

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