Staffordshire Moorlands Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Staffordshire Moorlands maintained a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents in September 2025, placing it 21.6% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This consistent performance reflects a combination of local factors and broader regional trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 45.9% of all reported incidents, a figure that underscores the ongoing challenge of addressing personal safety in the area. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 20.1%, highlighting the need for targeted interventions in public spaces. The seasonal context of September—marking the return of students to educational institutions and the transition into darker evenings—may have influenced certain crime patterns. For instance, the relatively low incidence of shoplifting (4.3% of total crimes) compared to the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) suggests that retail areas in Staffordshire Moorlands may be less frequently targeted or better protected. This could be attributed to the area’s rural character, where fewer high-footfall commercial zones may reduce opportunities for such offences. Conversely, the elevated rate of violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average (2.7 vs 2.6 per 1,000) indicates a need for focused community engagement and policing strategies. The data also reveals that public order offences (9.1%) and criminal damage (8.4%) remain below UK averages, reflecting the area’s lower population density and the reduced likelihood of large-scale public disturbances. These findings collectively illustrate a region where violent crime remains a priority, while property-related offences are comparatively less prevalent. The interplay between seasonal shifts and local demographics likely plays a role in shaping these trends, though further analysis would be required to confirm specific causal links.

September 2025 saw a 27.3% decrease in shoplifting, with incidents dropping from 33 to 24. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as the area’s rural retail hubs may experience reduced foot traffic during the early autumn transition. Conversely, drug-related crimes surged by 100%, rising from five to ten incidents—a sharp increase that may reflect shifting local dynamics or unmet demand for substance-related activities. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 11.9%, linked to the return of students to university campuses or increased social gatherings during the freshers’ period. Vehicle crime plummeted by 61.1%, with incidents falling from 18 to seven. This significant drop may be attributed to seasonal changes, as shorter evenings and cooler weather could reduce opportunities for vehicle-related offences. The data also reveals that shoplifting in the area remains 51% below the UK average, a sustained underperformance that could indicate effective local policing strategies or lower retail exposure compared to more densely populated regions.

Staffordshire Moorlands recorded a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents in September 2025, a 1.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.9 per 1,000. This small decline suggests stability in overall crime trends. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 19 crimes reported each day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within a 30-day period. When scaled to the population of 96,651, this translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 172 residents over the course of the month, a metric that highlights the relatively low frequency of reported incidents compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective further underscores that the area’s crime profile remains distinct from national averages, with certain categories—such as vehicle crime and burglary—showing marked underperformance relative to the UK. These figures provide a tangible sense of how crime affects daily life, offering residents a clearer understanding of their local safety context.