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 July 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Highfields & Western Downs crime rate of 3.51 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Highfields & Western Downs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parkfields with total crimes: 4
  • Cape Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Gray Walk with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Stafford.

    • 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 areas in the Stafford.

  • 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 July 2025 the Highfields & Western Downs has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 3.51 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Highfields & Western Downs)CrimesRank (Highfields & Western Downs)CrimesRank (Highfields & Western Downs)
Forebridge172 12,171 11,453 1
Coton96 2910 2865 2
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

Highfields & Western Downs 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 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.86 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20258
May 202510
April 20258
March 202517
February 20257
January 20253

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 25.14 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202534
May 202524
April 202528
March 202526
February 202515
January 202523

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20259

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20254

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Highfields & Western Downs in July 2025

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

1. Parkfields (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
2. Cape Avenue (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
3. Gray Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Pope Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Landor Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Othello Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
7. Mansell Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
8. Mary Rand Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Averill Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Larkin Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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