Crime in Werrington: statistics, rates and trends
398 crimes were recorded in Werrington in the 12 months to August 2026, 62.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Werrington at a glance
- Crime trends in Werrington
- Types of crime in Werrington
- Werrington compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Werrington
- Streets with the most crime in Werrington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Werrington
- Demographics of Werrington
- Questions about crime in Werrington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (174), anti-social behaviour (96) and public order (30) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 918th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Werrington | Staffordshire Moorlands | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 398 | 6,544 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.2 | 67.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,403 | 96,651 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Werrington peaked in the year to August 2018 (399 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (208). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 398 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 367 | 57.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 268 | 41.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 208 | 32.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 308 | 48.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 243 | 38.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 317 | 49.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 348 | 54.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 399 | 62.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 37 |
| July 2026 | 53 |
| June 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 38 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 37 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
Compared with England and Wales, Werrington recorded notably more other crime (2.1 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (51% below) and public order (30% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 53 to 96.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 174 | 27.2 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 15.0 | 15.4 | +81% |
| Public order | 30 | 4.7 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other crime | 29 | 4.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Werrington.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Werrington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke-on-Trent | 37,543 | 139.7 | +125% |
| Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook | 524 | 75.9 | +22% |
| Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) | 1,043 | 83.8 | +35% |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | 8,182 | 103.1 | +66% |
| Leek | 1,719 | 92.5 | +49% |
| Biddulph | 1,291 | 78.5 | +26% |
| Kidsgrove | 1,422 | 91.3 | +47% |
| Stone (Stafford) | 1,282 | 70.5 | +13% |
Of the 2 areas within Werrington, Cellarhead had the highest crime rate (74.3 per 1,000) and Werrington the lowest (49.6).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cellarhead | Neighbourhood | 3,256 | 242 | 74.3 |
| Werrington | Neighbourhood | 3,147 | 156 | 49.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in Werrington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hill Village Road” (107).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hill Village Road | 107 |
| On or near Parking Area | 42 |
| On or near Ash Bank Road | 19 |
| On or near Brentwood Court | 18 |
| On or near Salters Close | 15 |
| On or near Hmyoi Werrington | 13 |
| On or near Meigh Road | 10 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 10 |
| On or near Cellarhead Road | 8 |
| On or near New Road | 8 |
Of the 302 crimes in Werrington with a recorded outcome, 13% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 14% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 96 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 101 | 33.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 18.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 13.9% | 5.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 39 | 12.9% | 35.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 7.0% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Werrington has an estimated population of 6,403 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.5%, against 17.1%), less private renting (6.9%, against 20.3%) and an older population (31%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Werrington average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Werrington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 90.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 6.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Werrington a safe place to live?
Werrington recorded 62.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 918th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Werrington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 174 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (96).
Is crime in Werrington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Werrington was up 8% on the year before: 398 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 367 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Werrington?
About 6,403 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Werrington?
Werrington 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.