Crime Rate in Doxey & Castletown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Doxey & Castletown

The total recorded crimes in Doxey & Castletown, Stafford, UK in July 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Doxey & Castletown crime rate of 13.66 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 Doxey & Castletown, encompassing approximately 2,415 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Doxey & Castletown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holbeach Way with total crimes: 5
  • Broad Meadow Croft with total crimes: 5
  • Moorhen Grove 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 areas in the Stafford.

    • 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 areas in the Stafford.

  • 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 July 2025 the Doxey & Castletown has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 13.66 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Doxey & Castletown)CrimesRank (Doxey & Castletown)CrimesRank (Doxey & Castletown)
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
Common43 10566 7460 8
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
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

Doxey & Castletown 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 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (2 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
January 20251

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202528
May 20258
April 202514
March 20258
February 20256
January 202511

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20253

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20251
February 20251

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
January 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Doxey & Castletown in July 2025

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

1. Holbeach Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
2. Broad Meadow Croft (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
3. Moorhen Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Rosewood Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Baxter Green (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mossvale Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Aston Bank (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Plover Green (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Lapwing Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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