Uttoxeter Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Uttoxeter, the crime rate in February 2025 translates to a daily risk of encountering 2 reported crimes across the built-up area’s 14,067 population. At 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents, this is 44.8% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, reflecting a safer environment than the national profile. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (18 cases, 34.6% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (9 cases, 17.3%) and other theft (6 cases, 11.5%). This pattern aligns with the area’s character as a smaller, more tightly knit community where interpersonal disputes may contribute to higher rates of violence relative to property crime. Seasonal context suggests February’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may have reduced opportunities for certain crimes, though the persistent presence of violence indicates ongoing local challenges. The area’s relatively low crime rate compared to the UK average is consistent with its status as a less densely populated built-up area within East Staffordshire, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may act as natural deterrents to broader criminal trends.

February 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with vehicle crime rising by 25.0% (4 to 5 cases) and anti-social behaviour increasing by 12.5% (8 to 9 cases). These increases contrast with significant declines in criminal damage and arson (-80.0%, 5 to 1) and drug-related offences (-50.0%, 2 to 1). The violence and sexual offences category, at 1.3 per 1,000 residents, was 45% below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000, suggesting local efforts in conflict resolution or community policing may be effective. Meanwhile, vehicle crime remains slightly above the UK average (0.4 vs 0.4 per 1,000). For residents, the drop in criminal damage and arson is particularly noteworthy, as it indicates reduced property-related risks during the winter months. The shift in crime mix—violent crimes accounting for 34.6% of total incidents—highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where interpersonal conflicts are more prevalent.

Uttoxeter’s crime rate in February 2025 (3.7 per 1,000) represents a 33.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.5 per 1,000, illustrating a downward trend in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly 2 crimes reported each day in the built-up area, a figure that may seem high but is contextualised by the area’s population size and the nature of local crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 271 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to Uttoxeter’s population. This statistic underscores the area’s relatively low risk profile compared to the national average, particularly when considering the 44.8% deficit in crime rate. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while 52 crimes were recorded, the distribution across 14,067 residents means the average resident faces a markedly lower probability of being directly affected by crime than in larger, more densely populated UK centres. This contrast is further amplified by the fact that categories like anti-social behaviour and violence are both significantly below UK averages, suggesting a community structure that may mitigate some forms of criminal activity through social cohesion or local oversight.