Crime Rate in Milwich: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Milwich

The total recorded crimes in Milwich, Stafford, UK in July 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Milwich crime rate of 39.18 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Milwich Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beacon Way with total crimes: 12
  • St Thomas Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Dewsbury Crescent 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 July 2025 the Milwich has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 39.18 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Milwich)CrimesRank (Milwich)CrimesRank (Milwich)
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
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

Milwich 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 25 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202525
May 202523
April 202515
March 202512
February 202514
January 202513
December 202415
November 202416
October 202419
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246

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

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20252
April 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 202517
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Beacon Way (Map)
Total12
Drugs3
Public order3
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
2. St Thomas Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Burglary1
3. Dewsbury Crescent (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Castlemill Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Bupton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. Sandon Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Holdiford Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hanyards Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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