Crime Rate in Glascote: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Glascote

The total recorded crimes in Glascote, Tamworth, UK in July 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Glascote crime rate of 2.28 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 Glascote, encompassing approximately 23,269 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-40.54% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Glascote Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Chad Court with total crimes: 6
  • Carlcroft with total crimes: 5
  • Craven with total crimes: 4

How safe is Glascote?

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

  • Relative to Tamworth:

    • In 2024, Glascote demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tamworth average, with 660 crimes compared to 688.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Glascote witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 9 other areas in the Tamworth.

    • In 2023, Glascote experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tamworth average, with 843 crimes compared to 698. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Glascote witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 9 other areas in the Tamworth.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tamworth, Glascote has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Glascote Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Glascote has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 2.28 ranking 6th out of 9 in the Tamworth, UK

In 2024, the total Glascote crimes were 660. The crime rate of Glascote in 2024 was 28.36 (year) or 2.36 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Tamworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Glascote were around 843 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.23 (year) or 3.02 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Tamworth.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Glascote)CrimesRank (Glascote)CrimesRank (Glascote)
Castle157 11,824 11,737 1
Belgrave57 5754 2709 3
Amington61 2578 6690 4
Spital59 3661 3492 8
Wilnecote57 4565 7631 6
Bolehall53 7659 5674 5
Stonydelph28 9479 8547 7
Mercian50 8463 9413 9
Trinity18 10237 10244 10

Glascote 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 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 297 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202537
May 202517
April 202520
March 202535
February 202526
January 202523
December 202423
November 202420
October 202426
September 202429
August 202419

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 202519
April 202511
March 20259
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20248
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
April 20257
March 20255
February 20257
January 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20241
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
August 20241

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 202510
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
November 20243

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Glascote in July 2025

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

1. St Chad Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
2. Carlcroft (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Craven (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Kirtley (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
5. Maitland (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Abelia (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Carisbrooke (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cambrian (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Silver Link Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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