Crime Rate in Swynnerton & Oulton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Swynnerton & Oulton

The total recorded crimes in Swynnerton & Oulton, Stafford, UK in July 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Swynnerton & Oulton crime rate of 89.11 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (20.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Swynnerton & Oulton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Apsley Grove with total crimes: 9
  • Hammond Rise with total crimes: 6
  • Sutherland Road with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Swynnerton & Oulton has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 89.11 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Swynnerton & Oulton)CrimesRank (Swynnerton & Oulton)CrimesRank (Swynnerton & Oulton)
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
Walton32 14646 6492 6
Eccleshall41 11507 8473 7
Common43 10566 7460 8
Milwich55 7467 10308 13
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

Swynnerton & Oulton 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 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202524
May 202513
April 202531
March 202517
February 202512
January 202510
December 202414
November 202413
October 202418
September 20247
August 202420

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
October 20241

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20256
April 20254
March 20257
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20257
December 20247
November 20243
October 20242
August 20244

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
February 20254
December 20241
November 20245
August 20243

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20253
March 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
August 20243

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Swynnerton & Oulton in July 2025

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

1. Apsley Grove (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
2. Hammond Rise (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Sutherland Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Greenside (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Park View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Beechdale Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
7. Beechcliff Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Bluebell Close (Map)
Total3
Public order3
10. Worthington Grove (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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