Total Crime Rate
46.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hatton Waterworks Cottages area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Barlaston , and the 213th highest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hatton Waterworks Cottages (ST21 6SH) in the last 12 months was 46.7 per 1,000 residents and was 11.1% lower than the Barlaston average (52.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 13.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hatton Waterworks Cottages (ST21 6SH), the main crime hotspot is near A51. Police recorded 2 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Barlaston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | A51 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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