Crime Rate in Highfields & Western Downs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Highfields & Western Downs

The total recorded crimes in Highfields & Western Downs, Stafford, UK in March 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Highfields & Western Downs crime rate of 3.57 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 Highfields & Western Downs, encompassing approximately 16,788 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (73.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Highfields & Western Downs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swinburne Close with total crimes: 10
  • Oaktree Close with total crimes: 7
  • Cape Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Highfields & Western Downs?

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

  • Relative to Stafford:

    • In 2024, Highfields & Western Downs reported a higher crime volume than the Stafford average, with 761 crimes compared to 508. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Highfields & Western Downs witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Highfields & Western Downs experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stafford average, with 724 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Highfields & Western Downs witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Highfields & Western Downs Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Highfields & Western Downs has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 3.57 ranking 4th out of 22 in the Stafford, UK

In 2024, the total Highfields & Western Downs crimes were 761. The crime rate of Highfields & Western Downs in 2024 was 45.33 (year) or 3.78 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Stafford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Highfields & Western Downs were around 724 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.13 (year) or 3.59 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Stafford.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stafford)CrimesRank (Stafford)CrimesRank (Stafford)
Forebridge150 12,171 11,453 1
Coton82 2910 2865 2
Manor50 5878 3714 4
St Michael's & Stonefield61 3866 4682 5
Walton30 10646 6492 6
Swynnerton & Oulton45 6433 12400 10
Eccleshall28 13507 8473 7
Common33 7566 7460 8
Seighford & Church Eaton32 8307 15286 15
Penkside24 15472 9413 9
Holmcroft32 9456 11384 11
Milwich29 12467 10308 13
Fulford29 11313 14384 12
Haywood & Hixon23 16342 13293 14
Gnosall & Woodseaves26 14252 18251 17
Doxey & Castletown14 18293 16283 16
Littleworth7 21273 17241 18
Baswich17 17206 20218 19
Barlaston5 23217 19161 21
Weeping Cross & Wildwood10 19133 21203 20
Rowley9 20110 2280 22
Milford5 22106 2349 23

Highfields & Western Downs Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243
April 202410

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20249
July 20243
June 202418
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 348 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202515
January 202523
December 202422
November 202423
October 202415
September 202440
August 202438
July 202423
June 202460
May 202432
April 202431

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20247
July 20249
June 202414
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
July 20243
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20259
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20243
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

High Crime Locations Highfields & Western Downs in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Highfields & Western Downs postcode area is presented below.

1. Swinburne Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Oaktree Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Cape Avenue (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Melrose Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
5. Tennyson Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
6. Chaucer Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Andrews Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Whitby Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Stevenson Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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