Uttoxeter Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Uttoxeter’s crime profile in November 2025, accounting for 52.9% of all reported incidents—25% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 residents. This stark outlier underscores the area’s unique challenges, as violent crime rates in Uttoxeter reached 3.2 per 1,000, far exceeding the national benchmark. While the overall crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 remains 17.8% below the UK average, the disproportionate concentration of violent offences suggests local factors may be exacerbating this category. Seasonal dynamics, including the lead-up to Bonfire Night and the Black Friday shopping period, likely contributed to the spike in violence and anti-social behaviour. The latter, which rose to 17 cases (1.2 per 1,000), was 13% above the UK average, indicating a broader trend of public disorder. In contrast, shoplifting—though rising sharply by 200%—remained 37% below the UK average, a reflection of Uttoxeter’s smaller retail footprint and potentially more effective local policing. This mixed picture highlights the complexity of crime patterns in a built-up area with limited urban density but significant seasonal fluctuations in activity.

November 2025 saw a 200% surge in shoplifting incidents, rising from two to six cases—a stark contrast to the UK average, where shoplifting rates are 37% lower. Simultaneously, anti-social behaviour increased by 183.3%, with cases jumping from six to 17, reflecting a significant shift in the crime mix toward public disorder. This uptick in anti-social behaviour may partly explain the 25% increase in violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average. Meanwhile, burglary cases doubled from zero to two, marking a 100% increase. These changes highlight a growing emphasis on property-related crimes, despite broader declines in categories like criminal damage and arson, which fell by 33.3%. Residents may find the 200% rise in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it suggests potential vulnerabilities in local retail security measures.

Uttoxeter's crime rate in November 2025 (6.0 per 1,000 residents) represents a 54.5% increase compared to the previous month's rate of 3.9 per 1,000. This shift highlights a marked upward trend in reported incidents, though the area still maintains a 17.8% advantage over the UK average. On a daily basis, Uttoxeter experienced approximately three crimes per day in November, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area’s unique rhythm of activity. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of one crime per 165 residents underscores the relative safety of Uttoxeter compared to larger urban centres. This context is critical for residents assessing risk: while the rate has risen, the absolute number of crimes remains low given the area’s population of 14,067. The contrast between Uttoxeter’s figures and the UK average further illustrates the impact of local factors, such as community engagement and policing strategies, which may contribute to the area’s resilience against crime.