Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

October 2025 saw Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook maintain a crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents, 13% below the UK average of 7.7. This built-up area within the Staffordshire Moorlands recorded 45 crimes across the month, with violence and sexual offences dominating the crime profile at 53.3% of total incidents. The sharp seasonal transition into darker evenings and the approach of Halloween may have influenced patterns, though no direct correlation with specific crime types was evident in the data. Anti-social behaviour, at 13.3% of total crimes, remained lower than the UK average for this category (1.3 per 1,000), consistent with the area’s relatively low population density and community-focused character. Property crimes, including shoplifting and burglary, accounted for just 26.7% of total incidents, reflecting the area’s limited retail presence and higher proportion of residential properties compared to urban centres. The seasonal context of October, with clocks going back and increased indoor activity, may have contributed to the 24 violent crimes recorded, though no definitive link to specific factors was identifiable from the data provided. This rate remains stable compared to similar periods in recent years, suggesting no major shifts in local crime dynamics despite the month’s typical seasonal fluctuations.

The month-on-month crime rate increased by 2.3% in October 2025, rising from 6.6 to 6.7 per 1,000 residents. This modest upward trend was driven by significant spikes in three categories: robbery, other crime, and other theft, all of which doubled from zero to two incidents. These increases contrast with notable declines in criminal damage and arson (-66.7%), public order offences (-60.0%), and drugs-related crimes (-50.0%). The violent crime category, which accounted for 53.3% of all reported crimes, remains 35% above the UK average for this category (2.7 per 1,000), highlighting a persistent local challenge compared to national trends. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting both recorded rates below the UK average, with anti-social behaviour at 0.9 per 1,000 (29% below the UK average of 1.3). For residents, the 100% increase in robbery cases—a category typically associated with high-traffic areas—raises questions about local security measures, though no specific factors were identified in the data to explain this shift. The crime mix also saw a marked imbalance, with property crimes accounting for only 26.7% of incidents, significantly lower than the UK average of 35% for this category.

Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook’s crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 in October 2025 represents a 2.3% increase from the previous month’s rate of 6.6, though it remains 13% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 148 residents. This places the area well within the lower end of the UK crime spectrum, particularly when compared to larger urban centres where daily crime rates are often significantly higher. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the likelihood of experiencing a crime in this built-up area is lower than the national average, with the 1-in-148 resident figure underscoring the area’s relatively safe environment despite the month-on-month rise. The comparison also highlights the area’s distinct crime profile, with violent crimes represented compared to the UK average, while property-related offences remain consistently below national levels. This suggests a localised dynamic where community-focused policing and the area’s rural-adjacent character may contribute to lower property crime rates, even as violent incidents remain a persistent concern.