Crime Rate in Holmcroft: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holmcroft

The total recorded crimes in Holmcroft, Stafford, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holmcroft crime rate of 1.85 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 Holmcroft, encompassing approximately 15,701 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Holmcroft Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pitt Street with total crimes: 7
  • Woodlands Road with total crimes: 4
  • Downfield Grove with total crimes: 3

How safe is Holmcroft?

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

  • Relative to Stafford:

    • In 2024, Holmcroft demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stafford average, with 456 crimes compared to 508.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Holmcroft witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Stafford.

    • In 2023, Holmcroft had fewer crimes than the Stafford average, with 384 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Holmcroft witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Stafford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Holmcroft Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Holmcroft has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 1.85 ranking 15th out of 22 in the Stafford, UK

In 2024, the total Holmcroft crimes were 456. The crime rate of Holmcroft in 2024 was 29.04 (year) or 2.42 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Stafford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Holmcroft were around 384 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.46 (year) or 2.04 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Stafford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Holmcroft)CrimesRank (Holmcroft)CrimesRank (Holmcroft)
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
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

Holmcroft Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 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 Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202518
March 202513
February 202510
January 20258
December 202417
November 202417
October 202422
September 202413
August 202416
July 202412
June 202436
May 202416

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
June 20242

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
October 20241
July 20246
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20246
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Holmcroft in May 2025

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

1. Pitt Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Woodlands Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Downfield Grove (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Burcham Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Walden Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Izaak Walton Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Izaak Walton Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Heath Drive (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Young Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Second Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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