Crime Rate in Swynnerton & Oulton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Swynnerton & Oulton

The total recorded crimes in Swynnerton & Oulton, Stafford, UK in May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Swynnerton & Oulton crime rate of 48.09 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 Swynnerton & Oulton, encompassing approximately 707 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-58.06% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Swynnerton & Oulton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dorney Close with total crimes: 3
  • Weavers Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Stone Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Swynnerton & Oulton?

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

  • Relative to Stafford:

    • In 2024, Swynnerton & Oulton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stafford average, with 433 crimes compared to 508.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Swynnerton & Oulton had fewer crimes than the Stafford average, with 400 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Swynnerton & Oulton witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Stafford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Swynnerton & Oulton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Swynnerton & Oulton has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 48.09 ranking 13th out of 22 in the Stafford, UK

In 2024, the total Swynnerton & Oulton crimes were 433. The crime rate of Swynnerton & Oulton in 2024 was 612.45 (year) or 51.04 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Stafford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Swynnerton & Oulton were around 400 crimes with yearly crime rate of 565.77 (year) or 47.15 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Stafford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Swynnerton & Oulton)CrimesRank (Swynnerton & Oulton)CrimesRank (Swynnerton & Oulton)
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
Milwich44 7467 10308 13
Seighford & Church Eaton39 8307 15286 15
Penkside37 11472 9413 9
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

Swynnerton & Oulton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202531
March 202517
February 202512
January 202510
December 202414
November 202413
October 202418
September 20247
August 202420
July 202415
June 202424
May 202426

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20257
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 202510
February 20256
January 20253
December 20241
October 20246
August 202410
July 20244
June 202418
May 20242

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20254
December 20241
November 20245
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
May 20244

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20257
December 20247
November 20243
October 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

High Crime Locations Swynnerton & Oulton in May 2025

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

1. Dorney Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
2. Weavers Walk (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Stone Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Bluebell Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Chase Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Jervis Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Northwood Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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