Crime Rate in Rowley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rowley

The total recorded crimes in Rowley, Stafford, UK in March 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rowley crime rate of 0.33 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 Rowley, encompassing approximately 27,402 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rowley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leys Close with total crimes: 2
  • Rotherwood Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Mayock Crescent with total crimes: 2

How safe is Rowley?

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

  • Relative to Stafford:

    • In 2024, Rowley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stafford average, with 110 crimes compared to 508.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rowley recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Rowley had fewer crimes than the Stafford average, with 80 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rowley recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rowley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Rowley has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 3.21 ranking 20th out of 22 in the Stafford, UK

In 2024, the total Rowley crimes were 110. The crime rate of Rowley in 2024 was 40.03 (year) or 3.34 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Stafford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rowley were around 80 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.60 (year) or 3.47 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Stafford.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stafford)CrimesRank (Stafford)CrimesRank (Stafford)
Forebridge150 12,171 11,453 1
Coton82 2910 2865 2
Highfields & Western Downs60 4761 5724 3
Manor50 5878 3714 4
St Michael's & Stonefield61 3866 4682 5
Walton30 10646 6492 6
Swynnerton & Oulton45 6433 12400 10
Eccleshall28 13507 8473 7
Common33 7566 7460 8
Seighford & Church Eaton32 8307 15286 15
Penkside24 15472 9413 9
Holmcroft32 9456 11384 11
Milwich29 12467 10308 13
Fulford29 11313 14384 12
Haywood & Hixon23 16342 13293 14
Gnosall & Woodseaves26 14252 18251 17
Doxey & Castletown14 18293 16283 16
Littleworth7 21273 17241 18
Baswich17 17206 20218 19
Barlaston5 23217 19161 21
Weeping Cross & Wildwood10 19133 21203 20
Milford5 22106 2349 23

Rowley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Burglary 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 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 202412
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20242
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20244

High Crime Locations Rowley in March 2025

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

1. Leys Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Rotherwood Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Mayock Crescent (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Redgrave Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Carson Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Martin Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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