Crime Rate in Glascote: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Glascote

The total recorded crimes in Glascote, Tamworth, UK in March 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Glascote crime rate of 2.97 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (34.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Glascote Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Chad Court with total crimes: 7
  • B5000 with total crimes: 7
  • Carlcroft with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Glascote has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 2.97 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tamworth)CrimesRank (Tamworth)CrimesRank (Tamworth)
Castle142 11,824 11,737 1
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

Glascote Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 361 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202526
January 202523
December 202423
November 202420
October 202426
September 202429
August 202419
July 202437
June 202436
May 202434
April 202453

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

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20248
September 20243
August 20241
July 20247
June 202416
May 202412
April 20245

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20241
September 20247
August 20243
July 20247
June 202412
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
November 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
April 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
August 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20254
October 20241
September 20242
June 20246

A total of 6 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
March 20251
February 20254
April 20241

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 3 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
August 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Glascote in March 2025

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

1. St Chad Court (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
2. B5000 (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
3. Carlcroft (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Cambrian (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Silver Link Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
6. Gresley (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Deltic (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons1
8. Craven (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Deeley (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ivatt (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.