Staffordshire Moorlands Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In December 2025, Staffordshire Moorlands reported 529 crimes, equating to a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents—21.4% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This figure, while slightly up from November’s 5.3 per 1,000, remains consistent with the area’s generally lower crime profile compared to the UK. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (211 incidents, 39.9% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (67 incidents, 12.7%) and criminal damage and arson (57 incidents, 10.8%). Seasonal factors likely contributed to these patterns, with the Christmas shopping peak, party season, and prolonged dark evenings potentially increasing opportunities for violent and property crimes. However, the area’s rural nature and lower population density may also contribute to its lower overall crime rate. Violent crimes, in particular, were 14% below the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community engagement efforts. The relatively high rate of burglary (43% above the UK average) highlights a specific vulnerability, linked to rural property distribution or holiday-related home vacancies. These findings illustrate a combination of seasonal dynamics and the area’s unique characteristics, with no single factor fully explaining the crime profile.

December 2025 saw sharp increases in burglary (+209.1%), robbery (+150.0%), and bicycle theft (+100.0%) compared to November. These spikes may be linked to seasonal factors such as holiday-related activity or increased home vacancy rates during the festive period. Conversely, other crime fell by 52.4%, and public order offences decreased by 34.0%, possibly reflecting reduced public gatherings as the month progressed. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 39.9% of all crimes—14% below the UK average. Burglary in the area was 43% above the UK rate, suggesting localized vulnerabilities despite the overall lower crime profile. Residents might find the 17 daily crimes figure useful for contextualizing local safety, though this remains well below the UK average.

Staffordshire Moorlands recorded 529 crimes in December 2025, translating to 17 crimes per day on average—a figure that, while notable, remains below the UK average. When scaled to the area’s population of 96,651, this equates to one reported crime for every 183 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, which typically sees one crime per 140 residents. The crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents reflects a 2.4% increase from the previous month’s 5.3 per 1,000.4% below the national average. The daily crime count provides a tangible sense of frequency: residents could expect to see a crime reported roughly every 10 hours across the district. This rate, while slightly up month-on-month, is still consistent with the area’s generally lower crime profile compared to the UK as a whole, likely influenced by its rural character and dispersed population.