Crime in Stafford district: statistics, rates and trends

11,355 crimes were recorded in Stafford district in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 4,821 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Stafford district has the 178th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Stafford district was highest in the year to July 2026 (11,355 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (9,019). Over the whole period it rose 7%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stafford district over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for bicycle theft.

The largest increases were in bicycle theft (+114%) and other crime (+36%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-44%) and shoplifting (-18%).

Violence and sexual offences in Stafford district

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stafford district recorded 4,821 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 42.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Stafford district

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stafford district recorded 1,843 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Stafford district

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stafford district recorded 910 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Stafford district

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stafford district recorded 793 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Stafford district

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stafford district recorded 711 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Stafford district

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stafford district recorded 568 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Stafford district

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stafford district recorded 361 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Stafford district

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stafford district recorded 344 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Stafford district

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stafford district recorded 309 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Stafford district

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stafford district recorded 286 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Stafford district

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stafford district recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 114% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Stafford district

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stafford district recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Stafford district

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stafford district recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Stafford district

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stafford district recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Stafford district, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stafford district.

35 areas within Stafford district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Forebridge had the highest rate (502.3 per 1,000) and Baswich the lowest (27.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Stafford district over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stafford district over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Stafford district has an estimated population of 141,556. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stafford district sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Stafford district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.