What is the crime rate in South Staffordshire? 53 crimes per 1,000 residents
South Staffordshire had 5,826 recorded crimes in the 12 months to August 2026, which is 53 per 1,000 residents and Typical for England and Wales. Crime rose 5.9% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences.
- Recorded crimes
- 5,826
- Compared with England and Wales
- Typical
- On the previous 12 months
- +5.9%
Police-recorded crime in the 12 months to August 2026, per 1,000 residents (Census 2021). Anti-social behaviour is not included. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk. How we calculate this
All house prices in South StaffordshireWhat are the most common crimes in South Staffordshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common crime in South Staffordshire, with 2,939 recorded in the 12 months to August 2026 (27 per 1,000 residents). The England and Wales rate is 35 per 1,000.
| Crime type | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offencesBelow England and Wales | 27 per 1,000 |
| Public orderBelow England and Wales | 4.3 per 1,000 |
| Criminal damage and arsonBelow England and Wales | 4.3 per 1,000 |
| Other theftBelow England and Wales | 3.8 per 1,000 |
| Vehicle crimeBelow England and Wales | 3.5 per 1,000 |
| ShopliftingBelow England and Wales | 2.7 per 1,000 |
| BurglaryBelow England and Wales | 2.5 per 1,000 |
| DrugsBelow England and Wales | 2.1 per 1,000 |
| Other crimeBelow England and Wales | 1.4 per 1,000 |
| RobberyBelow England and Wales | 0.6 per 1,000 |
| Possession of weaponsBelow England and Wales | 0.6 per 1,000 |
| Bicycle theftBelow England and Wales | 0.2 per 1,000 |
| Theft from the personBelow England and Wales | 0.0 per 1,000 |
Tags mark crime types more than 10% above or below the England and Wales rate for the same type.
Is crime going up or down in South Staffordshire?
Crime rose 5.9% on the previous 12 months. 5,826 crimes were recorded in the 12 months to August 2026, against 5,502 in the 12 months before.
Crimes and anti-social behaviour each month, September 2023 to August 2026
Which part of South Staffordshire has the lowest crime rate?
Pattingham and Patshull has the lowest crime rate of the 18 areas of South Staffordshire, at 31 crimes per 1,000 residents. Swindon has the highest, at 83. Average house prices are shown alongside, so you can weigh crime against cost.
| Area | Per 1,000 | Band | Average price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pattingham and PatshullLow | 31 | Low | £347,331 |
| Cheslyn HayLow | 37 | Low | £278,328 |
| CodsallLow | 41 | Low | £390,181 |
| WombourneTypical | 44 | Typical | £324,146 |
| FeatherstoneTypical | 45 | Typical | £245,037 |
| PertonTypical | 46 | Typical | £289,759 |
| Brewood and CovenTypical | 46 | Typical | £374,232 |
| KinverTypical | 48 | Typical | £446,855 |
| Lapley, Stretton and Wheaton AstonTypical | 49 | Typical | £310,439 |
| Acton Trussell and BednallTypical | 55 | Typical | £540,535 |
| HuntingtonHigh | 56 | High | £249,677 |
| BilbrookHigh | 57 | High | £244,263 |
| Trysull and SeisdonHigh | 59 | High | £445,150 |
| Great WyrleyHigh | 61 | High | £280,398 |
| EssingtonHigh | 68 | High | £296,477 |
| PenkridgeVery High | 77 | Very High | £305,217 |
| HimleyVery High | 77 | Very High | £347,342 |
| SwindonVery High | 83 | Very High | £353,861 |
How does crime in South Staffordshire compare with nearby areas?
Crime rate in South Staffordshire compared with the 6 nearest other areas in Staffordshire.
South Staffordshire vs Cannock Chase
- South Staffordshire
- 53 per 1,000
- Cannock Chase
- 76 per 1,000
Open comparison
South Staffordshire vs Stafford
- South Staffordshire
- 53 per 1,000
- Stafford
- 71 per 1,000
Open comparison
South Staffordshire vs Lichfield
- South Staffordshire
- 53 per 1,000
- Lichfield
- 61 per 1,000
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South Staffordshire vs Tamworth
- South Staffordshire
- 53 per 1,000
- Tamworth
- 70 per 1,000
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South Staffordshire vs East Staffordshire
- South Staffordshire
- 53 per 1,000
- East Staffordshire
- 70 per 1,000
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South Staffordshire vs Newcastle-under-Lyme
- South Staffordshire
- 53 per 1,000
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
- 75 per 1,000
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Is South Staffordshire a safe place to live?
South Staffordshire had 53 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, which is Typical among areas in England and Wales. Crime rose 5.9% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences. These are crimes reported to the police, not a safety rating. City-centre and retail areas have high rates because crimes against visitors and shops are counted, but only residents are in the population.
Crime rate is Typical, on a scale from Very Low to Very High.
Typical means the middle fifth of areas in England and Wales by crime rate. The bands split every area we cover into fifths by crime rate, from Very Low to Very High.
How much anti-social behaviour is there in South Staffordshire?
Police recorded 869 incidents of anti-social behaviour in South Staffordshire in the 12 months to August 2026, or 7.9 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour is counted separately and is not included in the crime figures.
What else do people ask about South Staffordshire?
More quick answers on house prices, sales, areas, green space and crime in South Staffordshire.
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Where does this data come from?
Price information is from HM Land Registry, location boundaries are from OpenStreetMap, and households and population are from Nomis Census 2021 postcode estimates (21 March 2021). Parks and green space are from OS Open Greenspace. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Crime is from police.uk street-level data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk.
Last updated 31 October 2026 at 17:48 with the latest Land Registry data (September 2026). The South Staffordshire dataset covers 3,461 postcodes.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.