Crime Rate in Littleworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Littleworth

The total recorded crimes in Littleworth, Stafford, UK in July 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Littleworth crime rate of 1.47 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 Littleworth, encompassing approximately 8,828 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Littleworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Littleton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Cull Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Holyrood Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Littleworth?

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

  • Relative to Stafford:

    • In 2024, Littleworth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stafford average, with 273 crimes compared to 508.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Littleworth recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the Stafford.

    • In 2023, Littleworth had fewer crimes than the Stafford average, with 241 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Littleworth recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Stafford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Littleworth Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Littleworth has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 1.47 ranking 18th out of 22 in the Stafford, UK

In 2024, the total Littleworth crimes were 273. The crime rate of Littleworth in 2024 was 30.92 (year) or 2.58 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Stafford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Littleworth were around 241 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.30 (year) or 2.27 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Stafford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Littleworth)CrimesRank (Littleworth)CrimesRank (Littleworth)
Forebridge172 12,171 11,453 1
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
Baswich10 22206 20218 19
Barlaston6 23217 19161 21
Weeping Cross & Wildwood13 19133 21203 20
Milford12 20106 2349 23
Rowley11 21110 2280 22

Littleworth 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 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20244
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202520
May 20259
April 202510
March 20255
February 202511
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 202412
September 20248
August 202414

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20251

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Littleworth in July 2025

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

1. Littleton Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Cull Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Holyrood Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Sunningdale Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Avon Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Clifton Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Harrowby Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Salisbury Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Melbourne Crescent (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Greenway (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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