Heath vs Stafford North

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    56/100
    Heath Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Stafford North Staffordshire Police

      Heath vs Stafford North Results

      A
      56/100
      Average
      Heath
      Staffordshire Police
      311 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.5% trend
      12.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Stafford North
      Staffordshire Police
      1,298 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.2% trend
      26.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Heath
      B Stafford North
      Safety Score
      56/100 Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      311
      1,298
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      368
      1,246
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.5%
      ↑4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.5%
      26.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heath
      B Stafford North
      Violent Crime
      163 ↓11%
      546 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      40 ↓13%
      191 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      18 ↓10%
      95 ↑20%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓50%
      32 ↓30%
      Burglary
      4 ↓79%
      38 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↓16%
      108 ↑20%
      Drugs
      10 ↑100%
      34 ↑21%
      Public Order
      27 ↓13%
      118 ↑1%
      Robbery
      1 ↓75%
      13 ↑44%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↓25%
      45 ↓18%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      15 ↓17%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      17 ↑31%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑67%
      45 ↑105%
      Overall Verdict
      A Heath is the safer choice — scoring 56/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heath safer than Stafford North?

      Heath has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) and recorded 311 crimes in the last 12 months. Stafford North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,298 crimes. Heath scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Heath vs Stafford North?

      Heath shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stafford North shows +4.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Heath and Stafford North?

      In Heath, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (163 incidents). In Stafford North, it is Violent Crime (546 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Heath and Stafford North?

      Heath recorded 40 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stafford North recorded 191. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Heath vs Stafford North?

      Violent crime in Heath totalled 163 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 546 in Stafford North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Heath and Stafford North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heath recorded 368 crimes (now 311, a change of -15.5%). Stafford North recorded 1,246 crimes previously (now 1,298, +4.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heath and Stafford North?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Heath has a resolution rate of 12.5% and Stafford North has 26.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heath and Stafford North?

      Heath falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Stafford North is covered by Staffordshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Heath and Stafford North?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Heath or Stafford North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Heath and Stafford North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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