Total Crime Rate
67.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dovefields area has the 4th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Blythe , and the 136th highest crime rate of 371 local areas in East Staffordshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Dovefields (ST14 5LT) in the last 12 months was 67.1 per 1,000 residents and was 130.8% higher than the Blythe average (29.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 53.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 114.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 21.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dovefields (ST14 5LT), the main crime hotspot is near Podmore View. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Blythe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Woodland Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Petrol Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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