South Staffordshire Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2025, South Staffordshire's crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents stood 38.4% below the UK average of 7.3, reflecting a consistently safer profile compared to national trends. The balance between property and violent crime shifted markedly, with violent offences (240 incidents) comprising 46.5% of total crimes, compared to property crimes (176 incidents) at 34.1%. This dominance of violent crime over property crime may partly explain the area's lower overall rate, as property-related offences often involve higher-frequency, lower-severity incidents. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, which occurred at a rate of 2.1 per 1,000 — 18% below the UK average. This aligns with South Staffordshire's likely mix of urban and rural characteristics, where violent crime may be more concentrated in specific areas such as town centres or public transport hubs. Seasonal factors in November, including darker evenings, Bonfire Night events, and the Black Friday shopping period, could have influenced patterns, with retail areas experiencing heightened activity. However, the relatively low rate of vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour (0.4 per 1,000) — both significantly below UK averages — suggests a broader stability in community safety. The absence of major spikes in property crime, despite the festive shopping period, contrasts with national trends, indicating effective local policing strategies or lower retail footfall in the area. This month's data reinforces South Staffordshire's position as a region with a crime profile that diverges from national norms, particularly in its emphasis on violent crime over property-related offences.

November saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with robbery incidents doubling from 2 to 4 — a 100% increase — potentially linked to the Black Friday shopping surge. Vehicle crime also rose sharply by 31.6% (38 to 50), which may reflect increased traffic or parking congestion during the month. Conversely, public order offences fell by 47.6% (42 to 22), due to reduced public events or enhanced policing efforts. The rate of violence and sexual offences (2.1 per 1,000) remained 18% below the UK average, a consistent trend that contrasts with national data where violent crime often exceeds the UK norm. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.4 per 1,000, was 62% below the UK average, highlighting a lower prevalence of disruptive incidents in South Staffordshire compared to other regions. Possession of weapons fell by 54.5% (11 to 5), suggesting a possible reduction in firearm-related activity. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of local crime, with specific events and enforcement actions appearing to influence trends. Residents may find the significant drop in drugs-related crime (53.8% decrease from 26 to 12 incidents) particularly relevant, indicating a potential shift in drug-related activity or improved intervention strategies.

South Staffordshire's crime rate in November 2025 (4.5 per 1,000) marked a 15.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.4, reflecting a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 17 crimes per day — a manageable figure that, when contextualised against its population of 114,423, translates to one reported crime occurring for every 222 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate suggests a relatively low risk of personal involvement in crime compared to the UK average. The area's crime profile also diverges from national patterns, with violent crime (46.5% of all incidents) influencing the overall rate, unlike the UK where property crime typically dominates. This may reflect South Staffordshire's unique demographic composition, with urban centres potentially contributing to higher violent crime rates despite overall lower totals. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that the likelihood of experiencing a crime in South Staffordshire is significantly lower than in many other regions, with the area's crime rate being more than a third below the UK average. This comparative advantage may stem from a combination of effective policing, community initiatives, or the area's broader socio-economic characteristics, though further analysis would be needed to confirm these factors.