Crime Rate in Milford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Milford

The total recorded crimes in Milford, Stafford, UK in July 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Milford crime rate of 2.67 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 Milford, encompassing approximately 4,492 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Milford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Teddesley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Grosvenor Way with total crimes: 2
  • The Rise with total crimes: 2

How safe is Milford?

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

  • Relative to Stafford:

    • In 2024, Milford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stafford average, with 106 crimes compared to 508.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Milford recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Stafford.

    • In 2023, Milford had fewer crimes than the Stafford average, with 49 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Milford recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Stafford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Milford Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Milford has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 2.67 ranking 20th out of 22 in the Stafford, UK

In 2024, the total Milford crimes were 106. The crime rate of Milford in 2024 was 49.19 (year) or 4.10 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Stafford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Milford were around 49 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.78 (year) or 5.56 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Stafford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Milford)CrimesRank (Milford)CrimesRank (Milford)
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
Littleworth13 18273 17241 18
Baswich10 22206 20218 19
Barlaston6 23217 19161 21
Weeping Cross & Wildwood13 19133 21203 20
Rowley11 21110 2280 22

Milford 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 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

In February 2025, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20242

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
January 20254
December 202415
November 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20257
April 20253
March 20251
January 20253
August 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252
November 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Milford in July 2025

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

1. Teddesley Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Grosvenor Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. The Rise (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Chase Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Brocton Heights (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Apple Tree Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Milford Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Village Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Deer Hill (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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