Updated March 20268 areas
Staffordshire Crime Rankings 2026
South Staffordshire is the safest area in Staffordshire with a crime rate of 55.4 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 69.8 compares to a UK average of 81.5.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: March 2026 • Updated monthly
South Staffordshire
Safest in Staffordshire
55.4 per 1k
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Highest Crime in Staffordshire
82.3 per 1k
81.5
UK Average
per 1k residents
1
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
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Staffordshire's average crime rate of 69.8 per 1,000 residents is 11.7 below the UK average of 81.5.
Staffordshire Rankings
| Rank | City / Town | Rate (per 1k) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Staffordshire | 55.4 | +15.6% |
| 2 | Staffordshire Moorlands | 61.6 | -12.0% |
| 3 | Lichfield | 61.6 | +3.0% |
| 4 | Stafford | 71.8 | +31.5% |
| 5 | East Staffordshire | 71.0 | +15.7% |
| 6 | Tamworth | 76.0 | +1.3% |
| 7 | Cannock Chase | 79.1 | +11.0% |
| 8 | Newcastle-under-Lyme | 82.3 | +18.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Staffordshire? expand_more
South Staffordshire has the lowest crime rate in Staffordshire at 55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How does Staffordshire compare to the UK average? expand_more
The average crime rate across Staffordshire is 69.8 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.5.
Is crime improving in Staffordshire? expand_more
1 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