Crime Rate in Forebridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Forebridge

The total recorded crimes in Forebridge, Stafford, UK in May 2025 are around 128 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forebridge crime rate of 9.57 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 Forebridge, encompassing approximately 13,372 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-5.13% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
Forebridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

How safe is Forebridge?

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

  • Relative to Stafford:

    • In 2024, Forebridge reported a higher crime volume than the Stafford average, with 2,171 crimes compared to 508. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Forebridge witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Stafford.

    • In 2023, Forebridge experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stafford average, with 1,453 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Forebridge witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Stafford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Forebridge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Forebridge has recorded 128 crimes with crime rate of 9.57 ranking 1th out of 22 in the Stafford, UK

In 2024, the total Forebridge crimes were 2,171. The crime rate of Forebridge in 2024 was 162.35 (year) or 13.53 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Stafford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Forebridge were around 1,453 crimes with yearly crime rate of 108.66 (year) or 9.05 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Stafford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Forebridge)CrimesRank (Forebridge)CrimesRank (Forebridge)
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
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

Forebridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (77 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (36 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (55 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (68 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 202516
February 202510
January 20259
December 202411
November 202412
October 20246
September 202413
August 202411
July 20246
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 230 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202522
March 202518
February 202511
January 202513
December 202415
November 202420
October 202414
September 202423
August 202420
July 202422
June 202428
May 202412

A total of 733 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202539
March 202553
February 202542
January 202542
December 202473
November 202442
October 202477
September 202459
August 202455
July 202465
June 202490
May 202459

A total of 394 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202521
March 202518
February 202523
January 202530
December 202417
November 202424
October 202431
September 202436
August 202422
July 202435
June 202468
May 202436

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 148 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20257
February 20259
January 20257
December 202410
November 20248
October 202412
September 202416
August 202412
July 202410
June 202438
May 20244

A total of 275 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202520
March 202514
February 202518
January 202512
December 202414
November 202414
October 202416
September 202421
August 202422
July 202437
June 202456
May 202417

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 20249
September 20247
August 20246
July 20249
May 20243

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
May 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
October 20242
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243

High Crime Locations Forebridge in May 2025

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

1. Bridge Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Other theft2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. St Martin'S Place (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Waterfront Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Public order1

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