Crime Rates at The Hempbutts, Stone, ST15 8BT

The Hempbutts area has the 5th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in St Michael's & Stonefield , and the 35th highest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around The Hempbutts (ST15 8BT) in the last 12 months was 170.4 per 1,000 residents and was 124.5% higher than the St Michael's & Stonefield average (75.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 19 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 34 (≈ 125.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -8.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around The Hempbutts (ST15 8BT), the main crime hotspot is near Stafford Street. Police recorded 62 crimes here, including 33 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.