Total Crime Rate
56.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Margarets area has the 23rd highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Dove , and the 166th highest crime rate of 371 local areas in East Staffordshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around St Margarets (DE13 0QH) in the last 12 months was 56.5 per 1,000 residents and was 51.3% higher than the Dove average (37.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 45.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 38.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Margarets (DE13 0QH), the main crime hotspot is near St George'S Road. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dove| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St George'S Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St George'S Road | Under investigation |
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