Crime Rate in Doxey & Castletown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Doxey & Castletown

The total recorded crimes in Doxey & Castletown, Stafford, UK in March 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Doxey & Castletown crime rate of 5.80 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 Doxey & Castletown, encompassing approximately 2,415 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Doxey & Castletown Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Baxter Green with total crimes: 2
  • Romney Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Doxey & Castletown?

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

  • Relative to Stafford:

    • In 2024, Doxey & Castletown demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stafford average, with 293 crimes compared to 508.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Doxey & Castletown recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Doxey & Castletown had fewer crimes than the Stafford average, with 283 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Doxey & Castletown recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Doxey & Castletown Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Doxey & Castletown has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 5.80 ranking 18th out of 22 in the Stafford, UK

In 2024, the total Doxey & Castletown crimes were 293. The crime rate of Doxey & Castletown in 2024 was 121.32 (year) or 10.11 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Stafford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Doxey & Castletown were around 283 crimes with yearly crime rate of 117.18 (year) or 9.76 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Stafford.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stafford)CrimesRank (Stafford)CrimesRank (Stafford)
Forebridge150 12,171 11,453 1
Coton82 2910 2865 2
Highfields & Western Downs60 4761 5724 3
Manor50 5878 3714 4
St Michael's & Stonefield61 3866 4682 5
Walton30 10646 6492 6
Swynnerton & Oulton45 6433 12400 10
Eccleshall28 13507 8473 7
Common33 7566 7460 8
Seighford & Church Eaton32 8307 15286 15
Penkside24 15472 9413 9
Holmcroft32 9456 11384 11
Milwich29 12467 10308 13
Fulford29 11313 14384 12
Haywood & Hixon23 16342 13293 14
Gnosall & Woodseaves26 14252 18251 17
Littleworth7 21273 17241 18
Baswich17 17206 20218 19
Barlaston5 23217 19161 21
Weeping Cross & Wildwood10 19133 21203 20
Rowley9 20110 2280 22
Milford5 22106 2349 23

Doxey & Castletown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (3 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 Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 202511
December 202415
November 20248
October 202416
September 202410
August 202411
July 202415
June 202412
May 202415
April 202414

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20249

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
May 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Doxey & Castletown in March 2025

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

1. The Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
2. Baxter Green (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Romney Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Fern Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Aster Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Valerian Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Greensome Court (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Sutton Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rye Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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