Crime Rate in St Michael's & Stonefield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Michael's & Stonefield

The total recorded crimes in St Michael's & Stonefield, Stafford, UK in May 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Michael's & Stonefield crime rate of 5.81 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 St Michael's & Stonefield, encompassing approximately 11,884 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (28.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
St Michael's & Stonefield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stafford Street with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Crown Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is St Michael's & Stonefield?

To understand the safety of St Michael's & Stonefield, we need to analyze St Michael's & Stonefield crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Stafford:

    • In 2024, St Michael's & Stonefield reported a higher crime volume than the Stafford average, with 866 crimes compared to 508. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Michael's & Stonefield witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 22 other areas in the Stafford.

    • In 2023, St Michael's & Stonefield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stafford average, with 682 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Michael's & Stonefield witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 22 other areas in the Stafford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stafford, St Michael's & Stonefield has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

St Michael's & Stonefield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Michael's & Stonefield has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 5.81 ranking 3th out of 22 in the Stafford, UK

In 2024, the total St Michael's & Stonefield crimes were 866. The crime rate of St Michael's & Stonefield in 2024 was 72.87 (year) or 6.07 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Stafford.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Michael's & Stonefield were around 682 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.38 (year) or 4.78 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Stafford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Michael's & Stonefield)CrimesRank (St Michael's & Stonefield)CrimesRank (St Michael's & Stonefield)
Forebridge128 12,171 11,453 1
Coton94 2910 2865 2
Highfields & Western Downs53 4761 5724 3
Manor48 6878 3714 4
Common50 5566 7460 8
Walton39 10646 6492 6
Eccleshall39 9507 8473 7
Milwich44 7467 10308 13
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

St Michael's & Stonefield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20259
February 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 202414
September 20246
August 20244
July 202413
June 202422
May 20244

A total of 342 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.31 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202525
March 202521
February 202512
January 202520
December 202429
November 202417
October 202446
September 202423
August 202424
July 202427
June 202436
May 202430

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 202512
February 202513
January 20259
December 20248
November 202410
October 202415
September 202410
August 202411
July 202412
June 202428
May 20246

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20248
November 20245
October 20243
September 20248
August 20247
July 20248
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 202512
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20256
January 20258
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
July 202410
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202515
March 20254
February 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20249
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20244
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations St Michael's & Stonefield in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Michael's & Stonefield postcode area is presented below.

1. Stafford Street (Map)
Total7
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Crown Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
4. The Hempbutts (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Blackie'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Granville Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Millers Gate (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Redhill Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Ashford Grove (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1

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