Staffordshire Moorlands Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Staffordshire Moorlands for June 2025, accounting for nearly half of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This 25.9% deficit reflects a consistent trend in the region, where property crimes are comparatively rare and violent crime, while elevated, remains below national benchmarks. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may partly explain the prominence of violent offences, which often surge during warmer months when outdoor activity increases. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also feature prominently, suggesting a pattern linked to community interactions in local towns and villages. The area's low property crime rate aligns with its rural character, where fewer commercial hubs and dispersed populations may reduce opportunities for theft. However, the higher-than-average rate of possession of weapons raises questions about local factors that could be influencing this category. The overall picture illustrates a combination of demographic patterns and environmental factors that shape crime dynamics in this largely rural district.

June 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with robbery tripling from one to three incidents—a 200% increase—while possession of weapons rose by 150% (4 to 10). These sharp increases contrast with declines in other areas, such as bicycle theft, which fell by 33.3% (3 to 2), and criminal damage and arson, which dropped by 29.5% (44 to 31). The violent crime category, though still the dominant force (268 cases), remains 2% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.9 per 1,000), a figure that may reflect the area's lower population density and reduced urban density. The rise in drug-related offences, doubling from six to 15 cases, could be tied to increased summer social activity. Residents may find the 12.4% month-on-month increase in overall crime rate (from 5.3 to 6.0 per 1,000) noteworthy, particularly given the simultaneous drop in property crimes. This shift suggests a temporary reallocation of criminal activity toward more personal and interpersonal categories, a pattern sometimes observed during seasonal transitions.

The crime rate in Staffordshire Moorlands for June 2025 (6.0 per 1,000) represents a 12.4% increase from the previous month's rate of 5.3 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately 19 crimes per day, translating to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for roughly every 167 residents. This figure, while relatively low compared to urban centres, places the area in a distinct category when scaled against the UK average. The population context—96,651 residents—means that each crime has a broader impact in terms of community awareness and resource allocation. Despite the overall rise, the area's crime profile remains markedly different from the national average, with property crimes (122 incidents) constituting only 21% of total crimes, far below the UK's typical balance. This divergence underscores the influence of the region's rural geography, which may limit opportunities for certain types of crime while creating conditions that foster others. The comparison highlights both the resilience of local crime prevention efforts and the need for targeted interventions in areas where rates have risen, such as drug-related offences and weapon possession.