Crime Rate in Forebridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Forebridge

The total recorded crimes in Forebridge, Stafford, UK in July 2025 are around 172 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Forebridge crime rate of 12.86 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (3.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (-36.59% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
Forebridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 18
  • St Martin'S Place with total crimes: 16
  • Waterfront Way with total crimes: 12

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 July 2025 the Forebridge has recorded 172 crimes with crime rate of 12.86 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Forebridge)CrimesRank (Forebridge)CrimesRank (Forebridge)
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
Doxey & Castletown33 13293 16283 16
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

Forebridge 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 58 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 20259
April 202511
March 202516
February 202510
January 20259
December 202411
November 202412
October 20246
September 202413
August 202411

A total of 207 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202523
May 202512
April 202522
March 202518
February 202511
January 202513
December 202415
November 202420
October 202414
September 202423
August 202420

A total of 207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202517
May 202514
April 202520
March 202514
February 202518
January 202512
December 202414
November 202414
October 202416
September 202421
August 202422

A total of 633 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202556
May 202537
April 202539
March 202553
February 202542
January 202542
December 202473
November 202442
October 202477
September 202459
August 202455

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 322 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202541
May 202533
April 202521
March 202518
February 202523
January 202530
December 202417
November 202424
October 202431
September 202436
August 202422

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 20256
April 20259
March 20257
February 20259
January 20257
December 202410
November 20248
October 202412
September 202416
August 202412

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20255
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 20249
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
October 20242
September 20243

High Crime Locations Forebridge in July 2025

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

1. Bridge Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order3
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
2. St Martin'S Place (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
3. Waterfront Way (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Broad Eye (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Gaol Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2

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