Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Tamworth, UK in March 2025 are around 142 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.20 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 Castle, encompassing approximately 725,437 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (29.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Silver Street with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Dunstall Lane with total crimes: 8

How safe is Castle?

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

  • Relative to Tamworth:

    • In 2024, Castle reported a higher crime volume than the Tamworth average, with 1,824 crimes compared to 688. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 9 other cities.

    • In 2023, Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tamworth average, with 1,737 crimes compared to 698. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 9 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Castle Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Castle has recorded 142 crimes with crime rate of 0.20 ranking 1th out of 9 in the Tamworth, UK

In 2024, the total Castle crimes were 1,824. The crime rate of Castle in 2024 was 20.93 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Tamworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castle were around 1,737 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.54 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Tamworth.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tamworth)CrimesRank (Tamworth)CrimesRank (Tamworth)
Glascote69 2660 4843 2
Belgrave69 3754 2709 3
Spital49 5661 3492 8
Amington42 9578 6690 4
Bolehall69 4659 5674 5
Wilnecote47 7565 7631 6
Mercian48 6463 9413 9
Stonydelph46 8479 8547 7
Trinity20 10237 10244 10

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 57 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (29 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 193 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202520
January 202515
December 202419
November 202412
October 202415
September 202415
August 202415
July 202418
June 202426
May 20249
April 202416

A total of 641 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202553
February 202541
January 202545
December 202471
November 202442
October 202453
September 202445
August 202444
July 202457
June 202490
May 202440
April 202460

A total of 151 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20256
January 20259
December 20244
November 20248
October 20249
September 20249
August 20249
July 202419
June 202442
May 202411
April 202411

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20244
October 20246
September 202412
August 20249
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20255
January 202512
December 20245
November 20248
October 202410
September 202411
August 202415
July 202417
June 202410
May 202411
April 20246

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202515
January 202513
December 202412
November 202420
October 20248
September 20245
August 20249
July 20248
June 202412
May 202410
April 20245

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 202510
December 202412
November 202411
October 202410
September 20247
August 20247
July 202410
June 202418
May 20247
April 202416

A total of 311 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202525
January 202522
December 202413
November 202419
October 202418
September 202428
August 202413
July 202434
June 202466
May 202422
April 202429

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 20242
April 20244

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 202410
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
April 20243

High Crime Locations Castle in March 2025

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

1. Silver Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Dunstall Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. George Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
6. High Broom Court (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Nightclub (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Mill Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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