Crime Rate in Haywood & Hixon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Haywood & Hixon

The total recorded crimes in Haywood & Hixon, Stafford, UK in May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haywood & Hixon crime rate of 13.82 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 Haywood & Hixon, encompassing approximately 2,460 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Haywood & Hixon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Devereux Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Puddle Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Walnut Crest with total crimes: 3

How safe is Haywood & Hixon?

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

  • Relative to Stafford:

    • In 2024, Haywood & Hixon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stafford average, with 342 crimes compared to 508.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Haywood & Hixon recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Stafford.

    • In 2023, Haywood & Hixon had fewer crimes than the Stafford average, with 293 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Haywood & Hixon recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Stafford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Haywood & Hixon Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Haywood & Hixon has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 13.82 ranking 12th out of 22 in the Stafford, UK

In 2024, the total Haywood & Hixon crimes were 342. The crime rate of Haywood & Hixon in 2024 was 138.97 (year) or 11.58 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Stafford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Haywood & Hixon were around 293 crimes with yearly crime rate of 119.06 (year) or 9.92 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Stafford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Haywood & Hixon)CrimesRank (Haywood & Hixon)CrimesRank (Haywood & Hixon)
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
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

Haywood & Hixon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202518
March 20257
February 202513
January 202520
December 202412
November 202412
October 202413
September 202411
August 202418
July 202413
June 202424
May 202414

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Haywood & Hixon in May 2025

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

1. Devereux Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Puddle Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. Walnut Crest (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
4. Trent Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
5. School Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Little Tixall Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Nursery Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Meadow Glade (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. New Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dobree Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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