Crime Rate in Doxey & Castletown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Doxey & Castletown

The total recorded crimes in Doxey & Castletown, Stafford, UK in May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Doxey & Castletown crime rate of 8.28 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Doxey & Castletown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aston Bank with total crimes: 3
  • Moorhen Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Baxter Green 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 May 2025 the Doxey & Castletown has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 8.28 ranking 20th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Doxey & Castletown)CrimesRank (Doxey & Castletown)CrimesRank (Doxey & Castletown)
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
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
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

Doxey & Castletown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
May 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
May 20243

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202514
March 20258
February 20256
January 202511
December 202415
November 20248
October 202416
September 202410
August 202411
July 202415
June 202412
May 202415

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
March 20251

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Aston Bank (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
2. Moorhen Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Baxter Green (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Moss Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Mahogany Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Purslane Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cardinal Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Romney Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Walland Grove (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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