Crime Rate in Walton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walton

The total recorded crimes in Walton, Stafford, UK in July 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walton crime rate of 1.28 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 Walton, encompassing approximately 25,035 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
Walton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Manor Rise with total crimes: 4
  • Cauldon Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Stafford Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Walton?

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

  • Relative to Stafford:

    • In 2024, Walton reported a higher crime volume than the Stafford average, with 646 crimes compared to 508. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Walton witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Stafford.

    • In 2023, Walton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stafford average, with 492 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Walton witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Stafford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stafford, Walton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Walton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Walton has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 0.52 ranking 14th out of 22 in the Stafford, UK

In 2024, the total Walton crimes were 646. The crime rate of Walton in 2024 was 25.80 (year) or 2.15 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Stafford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Walton were around 492 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.65 (year) or 1.64 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Stafford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Walton)CrimesRank (Walton)CrimesRank (Walton)
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
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

Walton 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 21 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 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 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202520
May 202519
April 202519
March 20259
February 202523
January 202516
December 202419
November 202421
October 202415
September 202418
August 202419

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20251
April 20252
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
October 20241
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20258
May 20258
April 20256
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 202411
November 202411
October 20244
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 202511
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
September 20243
August 20246

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

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
October 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Walton in July 2025

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

1. Manor Rise (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
2. Cauldon Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Stafford Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
5. The Willows (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
6. Hume Chase (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Brassington Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Churchill Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Longfield Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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