Crime in Stone (Stafford): statistics, rates and trends
1,263 crimes were recorded in Stone (Stafford) in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Stone (Stafford) at a glance
- Crime trends in Stone (Stafford)
- Types of crime in Stone (Stafford)
- Stone (Stafford) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Stone (Stafford)
- Streets with the most crime in Stone (Stafford)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stone (Stafford)
- Population and deprivation in Stone (Stafford)
- Questions about crime in Stone (Stafford)
- About this data
1,263 crimes were recorded in Stone (Stafford) in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 551 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Stone (Stafford) has the 802nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stone (Stafford) | Stafford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,263 | 11,355 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.4 | 80.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 18,192 | 141,556 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stone (Stafford) was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,318 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,062). Over the whole period it rose 9%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,263 | 69.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,291 | 71.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,284 | 70.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,276 | 70.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,269 | 69.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,235 | 67.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,062 | 58.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,318 | 72.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,159 | 63.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 133 |
| June 2026 | 120 |
| May 2026 | 129 |
| April 2026 | 101 |
| March 2026 | 100 |
| February 2026 | 90 |
| January 2026 | 102 |
| December 2025 | 105 |
| November 2025 | 87 |
| October 2025 | 98 |
| September 2025 | 96 |
| August 2025 | 102 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stone (Stafford) 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. The largest increases were in burglary (+48%) and vehicle crime (+17%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-44%) and drugs (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 551 | 30.3 | 0.88 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 219 | 12.0 | 0.78 | +10% |
| Public order | 98 | 5.4 | 0.81 | -20% |
| Other theft | 85 | 4.7 | 0.73 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 80 | 4.4 | 0.65 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 62 | 3.4 | 0.41 | -44% |
| Drugs | 37 | 2.0 | 0.62 | -40% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 1.9 | 0.39 | +17% |
| Burglary | 34 | 1.9 | 0.53 | +48% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.4 | 0.65 | +39% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.7 | 0.68 | -8% |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.7 | 0.49 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.6 | 0.73 | +83% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.07 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stone (Stafford)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stone (Stafford) recorded 551 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 43.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stone (Stafford)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stone (Stafford) recorded 219 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 17.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stone (Stafford)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stone (Stafford) recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stone (Stafford)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stone (Stafford) recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stone (Stafford)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stone (Stafford) recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stone (Stafford)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stone (Stafford) recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stone (Stafford)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stone (Stafford) recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stone (Stafford)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stone (Stafford) recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stone (Stafford)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stone (Stafford) recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stone (Stafford)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stone (Stafford) recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stone (Stafford)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stone (Stafford) recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stone (Stafford)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stone (Stafford) recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stone (Stafford)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stone (Stafford) recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stone (Stafford)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stone (Stafford) recorded 2 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Stone (Stafford), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stone (Stafford).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stone (Stafford) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook | 530 | 76.8 | +11% |
| Stafford | 7,764 | 101.2 | +46% |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 37,321 | 138.9 | +100% |
| Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) | 1,035 | 83.1 | +20% |
| Werrington | 381 | 59.5 | -14% |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | 8,214 | 103.5 | +49% |
| Uttoxeter | 959 | 65.7 | -5% |
| Penkridge | 787 | 79.7 | +15% |
2 areas within Stone (Stafford), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. St Michael's & Stonefield had the highest rate (72.7 per 1,000) and Walton the lowest (65.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's & Stonefield | Neighbourhood | 10,387 | 755 | 72.7 |
| Walton | Neighbourhood | 7,805 | 508 | 65.1 |
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 Stone (Stafford) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 118 |
| On or near Stafford Street | 70 |
| On or near Granville Square | 63 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 57 |
| On or near Supermarket | 43 |
| On or near Burchell Avenue | 39 |
| On or near Crown Street | 32 |
| On or near Blundell Drive | 23 |
| On or near Brassington Road | 23 |
| On or near Christchurch Way | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stone (Stafford) 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 439 | 34.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 262 | 20.7% |
| Not recorded | 219 | 17.3% |
| Under investigation | 152 | 12.0% |
| Local resolution | 58 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Stone (Stafford) has an estimated population of 18,192. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stone (Stafford) sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stone (Stafford) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.6% |
| Social rented homes | 12.4% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Stone (Stafford) a safe place to live?
Stone (Stafford) recorded 69.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Stone (Stafford)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 551 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (219).
Is crime in Stone (Stafford) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stone (Stafford) was down 2% on the year before: 1,263 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,291 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stone (Stafford)?
Stone (Stafford) is policed by Staffordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Stone (Stafford). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.