Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook's crime profile in February 2026, accounting for 34.8% of all reported incidents—8 out of 23 total crimes. This category, at 1.2 per 1,000 residents, remains 48% below the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000, a consistent pattern observed in prior months. The area's overall crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 is 45.3% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the national trend. Anti-social behaviour follows as the second most common crime, at 0.8 per 1,000, though it remains 12% below the UK average. The winter season likely contributes to this profile, with reduced outdoor activity aligning with the sharp decline in public order offences—down 66.7% from January. However, the 100% increase in burglary compared to the UK average (0.5 vs 0.2 per 1,000) suggests local vulnerabilities, possibly linked to the area's built-up nature and seasonal property exposure. The low crime rate overall may reflect the area's rural character within the Staffordshire Moorlands, where lower population density and community cohesion could deter crime. While violent crimes remain the dominant category, their rate is significantly lower than the national average, indicating a unique local dynamic that may involve effective policing or community initiatives. The seasonal lull in February, combined with the area's geographical isolation, could explain the subdued crime levels despite the presence of certain categories like burglary. This profile highlights a combination of local factors and national trends, with violence and sexual offences serving as the primary focus for continued monitoring.

February saw a 57.9% decrease in violence and sexual offences, the most common crime category, dropping from 19 to 8 incidents. This aligns with the seasonal context of winter's low outdoor activity, though the 100% increase in possession of weapons offences—rising from 0 to 1 incident—contrasts sharply with the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Public order offences also declined by two-thirds, from 6 to 2, while shoplifting fell by half, mirroring a 48% UK deficit. The area's property crime rate remains lower than the UK average, with burglary at 0.5 per 1,000 compared to the national rate of 0.2 per 1,000. These shifts suggest a seasonal lull in public-facing crimes, though the spike in weapon possession may indicate local enforcement priorities or unrecorded incidents. Residents may find the 34.8% share of violent crimes particularly relevant, as it exceeds the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000 for this category.

Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook's crime rate in February 2026 fell to 3.5 per 1,000 residents, a 55.7% decline from the previous month's rate of 7.8 per 1,000. This marks a significant shift in the local crime picture, with daily crime counts averaging roughly one incident per day over the 28-day period. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 290 residents, reflecting a low-level exposure compared to larger urban areas. The population-scaled perspective highlights that the area's crime profile remains substantially below national benchmarks, with a monthly exposure rate that is 45.3% below the UK average. This contrast is particularly striking when considering the 100% increase in possession of weapons offences compared to the UK average, which may partly reflect local enforcement patterns or seasonal factors. The sharp drop in violence and sexual offences—down 57.9% from January—suggests a seasonal lull aligned with winter's reduced outdoor activity, though the rise in weapon possession warrants further contextual analysis.