Crime Rate in Milwich: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Milwich

The total recorded crimes in Milwich, Stafford, UK in May 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Milwich crime rate of 31.34 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 Milwich, encompassing approximately 1,403 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (53.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Milwich Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beacon Way with total crimes: 4
  • Bupton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Whitesytch Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Milwich?

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

  • Relative to Stafford:

    • In 2024, Milwich demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stafford average, with 467 crimes compared to 508.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Milwich witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Stafford.

    • In 2023, Milwich had fewer crimes than the Stafford average, with 308 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Milwich recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Stafford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Milwich Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Milwich has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 31.34 ranking 7th out of 22 in the Stafford, UK

In 2024, the total Milwich crimes were 467. The crime rate of Milwich in 2024 was 332.67 (year) or 27.72 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Stafford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Milwich were around 308 crimes with yearly crime rate of 219.40 (year) or 18.28 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Stafford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Milwich)CrimesRank (Milwich)CrimesRank (Milwich)
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
Seighford & Church Eaton39 8307 15286 15
Penkside37 11472 9413 9
Swynnerton & Oulton34 13433 12400 10
Holmcroft29 15456 11384 11
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

Milwich Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202515
March 202512
February 202514
January 202513
December 202415
November 202416
October 202419
September 202411
August 202413
July 202425
June 202436
May 202413

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20251

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202517
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20249
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Milwich in May 2025

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

1. Beacon Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Bupton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Whitesytch Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
4. Allways Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
5. Callow Hill Place (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Donisthorpe Place (Map)
Total2
Public order2
7. Parker Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Lower Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Weston Bank (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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