Crime in Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook: statistics, rates and trends
524 crimes were recorded in Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook at a glance
- Crime trends in Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook
- Types of crime in Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook
- Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook
- Streets with the most crime in Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook
- What happened after crimes were reported in Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook
- Demographics of Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook
- Questions about crime in Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (239), anti-social behaviour (83) and public order (40) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 679th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook | Staffordshire Moorlands | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 524 | 6,544 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.9 | 67.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,903 | 96,651 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook peaked in the year to August 2019 (633 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (437). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 524 | 75.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 490 | 71.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 437 | 63.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 531 | 76.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 499 | 72.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 481 | 69.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 490 | 71.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 633 | 91.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 466 | 67.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 47 |
| July 2026 | 53 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 49 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 54 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (59% below) and criminal damage and arson (42% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 20 to 27 and violence and sexual offences rose from 202 to 239, while shoplifting fell from 43 to 24 and criminal damage and arson fell from 35 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 239 | 34.6 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 12.0 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Public order | 40 | 5.8 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Other theft | 27 | 3.9 | 6.4 | +35% |
| Burglary | 26 | 3.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 3.5 | 8.5 | -44% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 3.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook; the highest is Stoke-on-Trent (139.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Werrington (62.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) | 1,043 | 83.8 | +10% |
| Werrington | 398 | 62.2 | -18% |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 37,543 | 139.7 | +84% |
| Stone (Stafford) | 1,282 | 70.5 | -7% |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | 8,182 | 103.1 | +36% |
| Uttoxeter | 941 | 64.5 | -15% |
| Leek | 1,719 | 92.5 | +22% |
| Biddulph | 1,291 | 78.5 | +3% |
Forsbrook is the one area listed within Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook, with 64.9 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forsbrook | Neighbourhood | 5,329 | 346 | 64.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (50).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 50 |
| On or near Ash Grove | 38 |
| On or near Mount Road | 29 |
| On or near Bridge Court | 28 |
| On or near Blythe Mount Park | 21 |
| On or near Mayfield Drive | 21 |
| On or near Ridgway Drive | 21 |
| On or near Cheadle Road | 16 |
| On or near Portland Close | 16 |
| On or near Uttoxeter Road | 14 |
Of the 441 crimes in Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 83 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 191 | 43.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 91 | 20.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 13.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 5.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 3.9% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook has an estimated population of 6,903 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (33%, against 22%), less social housing (8.2%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (9.9%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook a safe place to live?
Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook recorded 75.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 679th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 239 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (83).
Is crime in Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook was up 7% on the year before: 524 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 490 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook?
About 6,903 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook?
Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook is policed by Staffordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.