Updated April 20268 areas
Staffordshire Crime Rankings 2026
South Staffordshire is the safest area in Staffordshire with a crime rate of 55.1 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 70.0 compares to a UK average of 81.3.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: April 2026 • Updated monthly
South Staffordshire
Safest in Staffordshire
55.1 per 1k
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Highest Crime in Staffordshire
82.0 per 1k
81.3
UK Average
per 1k residents
5
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
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Staffordshire's average crime rate of 70.0 per 1,000 residents is 11.3 below the UK average of 81.3.
Staffordshire Rankings
| Rank | City / Town | Rate (per 1k) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Staffordshire | 55.1 | -10.1% |
| 2 | Staffordshire Moorlands | 61.8 | -0.9% |
| 3 | Lichfield | 61.9 | -1.4% |
| 4 | East Staffordshire | 70.8 | -4.8% |
| 5 | Stafford | 72.5 | +7.5% |
| 6 | Tamworth | 76.2 | +1.7% |
| 7 | Cannock Chase | 79.7 | +5.8% |
| 8 | Newcastle-under-Lyme | 82.0 | -2.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Staffordshire? expand_more
South Staffordshire has the lowest crime rate in Staffordshire at 55.1 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How does Staffordshire compare to the UK average? expand_more
The average crime rate across Staffordshire is 70.0 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.3.
Is crime improving in Staffordshire? expand_more
5 of 8 areas in Staffordshire recorded fewer crimes than the same period last year.
Data: Police.uk (OGL v3.0) · Population: ONS Census 2021 · Methodology