Stafford
As of 2024, the crime rate in Stafford is 17% lower than the West Midlands and 4.2% lower than the overall national figure.
Crime and Safety in Stafford, Staffordshire
Stafford is the safest major town in Staffordshire but the 33rd most dangerous overall out of Staffordshire's 197 cities, towns and villages.
The overall crime rate in Stafford in 2023 was 84 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Staffordshire's overall crime rate, coming in 7% higher than the Staffordshire rate of 78 per 1,000 daytime population.
What is Stafford's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Stafford are violence and sexual offences, with 2,637 offences recorded during 2023. This is 5% higher than the 2022 figure.
Stafford - Burglary, Robbery, Shoplifting & Criminal Damage
In the 12 months to June 2024, there were 240 reported burglaries, compared to the total count of 4,437 for Staffordshire as a whole, making Stafford 5% safer.
54 robberies (out of 824 reported) making Stafford 14% more dangerous.
539 shoplifting offences (total 5,955) making Stafford 59% more dangerous.
480 reports of criminal damage and arson in Stafford, out of 8,095 for Staffordshire, making Stafford 3.8% more dangerous.
Where are the highest crime rates in Stafford?
Amongst Stafford wards, Stafford South has the highest crime rates, followed by Stafford North and Stafford Town.
Which Police Force serves Stafford?
The local police force for Stafford is Staffordshire Police.
About Stafford
The market town of Stafford is also the county town of Staffordshire. It is located about 15 miles south of Stoke-on-Trent, 15 miles north of Wolverhampton and 24 miles northwest of Birmingham. In 2021, the town had a population of 71,673, with the wider Stafford borough area registering a population of 136,837.
The Stafford Economy
According to ONS figures, the employment rate in Stafford is around 79% of the working age population, similar to 2023. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%, just below the national average. The number of active businesses in and around Stafford is stable at around 5,600.
House Prices in Stafford
Based on Rightmove stats, over the last year, the average price of property in Stafford was £241,787, 6% up on the 2021 peak of £229,129. The majority of sales in Stafford during the 12 months were semi-detached properties, which sold for an average price of £225,009. Detached properties fetched an average of £345,748, with terraced properties selling for £185,843.
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*Data taken from CrimeRate.co.uk, a data analysis and GIS project dedicated to uncovering crime trends in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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