Uttoxeter Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Uttoxeter's crime rate in June 2025 stood at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 19.8% below the UK average of 8.1. This performance underscores the area's relatively safer profile compared to the national context. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 55.4% of all incidents, with a rate of 3.6 per 1,000—26% above the UK average. This anomaly suggests a need for targeted interventions in addressing violent crime, which may be influenced by local social dynamics or policing strategies. Anti-social behaviour, in contrast, was 30% below the UK average, reflecting a consistent trend that could be attributed to community-focused initiatives or the area's demographic composition. The month's seasonal context—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may have influenced crime patterns, with increased foot traffic affecting both violent and property crime rates. However, the absence of a significant month-on-month change in the overall rate (stable at 6.5 per 1,000) indicates that broader trends are more stable than short-term fluctuations. The breakdown of crime types highlights a combination of local conditions and national averages, with Uttoxeter's performance in certain categories diverging from the UK norm. These findings offer insights into the area's unique crime profile, which may be shaped by its rural character, local infrastructure, and seasonal rhythms.

June 2025 saw significant shifts in specific crime categories. Other crime surged by 400%, rising from one to five incidents, a stark increase that may reflect unanticipated local factors. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose by 300%, climbing from one to four cases, suggesting potential spikes in vandalism or arson-related activity. These increases contrast with notable declines in other theft (-80%) and drugs (-50%), indicating possible changes in policing focus or community initiatives. Violence and sexual offences, though not rising overall, remained high compared to the UK average, with a rate 26% above the national benchmark. This disparity highlights a persistent challenge in addressing violent crime in Uttoxeter. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 30% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect effective community engagement or environmental factors. Residents may find the 80% drop in other theft particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a potential reduction in petty crime in the area.

Uttoxeter's crime rate in June 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, maintaining at 6.5 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day over the month, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents for residents. When scaled to the population of 14,067, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 153 residents over the course of June. This monthly exposure rate is a useful metric for understanding the relative safety of the area in context. While Uttoxeter's overall rate is 19.8% below the UK average, the daily and population-scaled figures highlight how local crime density compares to the national picture. The stability in the rate, combined with the population context, offers a balanced view of the area's safety profile relative to both immediate and broader regional benchmarks.