Crime Rate in Spital: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Spital

The total recorded crimes in Spital, Tamworth, UK in May 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Spital crime rate of 4.03 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 Spital, encompassing approximately 11,920 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Spital Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mildenhall with total crimes: 3
  • Chestnut Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

How safe is Spital?

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

  • Relative to Tamworth:

    • In 2024, Spital demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tamworth average, with 661 crimes compared to 688.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Spital witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 9 other areas in the Tamworth.

    • In 2023, Spital had fewer crimes than the Tamworth average, with 492 crimes compared to 698. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Spital recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 9 other areas in the Tamworth.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Spital Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Spital has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 4.03 ranking 6th out of 9 in the Tamworth, UK

In 2024, the total Spital crimes were 661. The crime rate of Spital in 2024 was 55.45 (year) or 4.62 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Tamworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Spital were around 492 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.27 (year) or 3.44 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Tamworth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Spital)CrimesRank (Spital)CrimesRank (Spital)
Castle155 11,824 11,737 1
Glascote57 3660 4843 2
Belgrave65 2754 2709 3
Amington52 5578 6690 4
Bolehall55 4659 5674 5
Wilnecote36 8565 7631 6
Stonydelph48 7479 8547 7
Mercian36 9463 9413 9
Trinity21 10237 10244 10

Spital Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime 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 Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202519
March 202532
February 202517
January 202524
December 202421
November 202421
October 202423
September 202423
August 202425
July 202430
June 202456
May 202421

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20258
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242
July 202411
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255
January 20256
December 20245
November 20242
October 202411
September 20242
August 20243
July 202410
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 202515
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
July 20242

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 202415
August 202415
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Spital in May 2025

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

1. Mildenhall (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Chestnut Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Shoplifting1
4. Windmill Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Clover Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Ashby Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Gillway (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Hill Top Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. Cedar Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Beech Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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