Crime Rates at Howitt Crescent, Uttoxeter, ST14 7AU

Howitt Crescent area has the 19th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Heath , and the 164th 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 Howitt Crescent (ST14 7AU) in the last 12 months was 57.1 per 1,000 residents and was 3.2% higher than the Heath average (55.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -85.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -85.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 44.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Howitt Crescent (ST14 7AU), the main crime hotspot is near Clarkes Close. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.