Hednesford vs Stafford South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Hednesford Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Stafford South Staffordshire Police

      Hednesford vs Stafford South Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Hednesford
      Staffordshire Police
      1,014 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.1% trend
      26.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Stafford South
      Staffordshire Police
      1,924 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.5% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hednesford
      B Stafford South
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,014
      1,924
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      866
      1,915
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.1%
      ↑0.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.3%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hednesford
      B Stafford South
      Violent Crime
      435 ↑26%
      844 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      172 ↑33%
      343 ↑42%
      Other Theft
      48 ↑0%
      89 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      45 ↑5%
      46 ↓26%
      Burglary
      23 ↑5%
      42 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      63 ↑17%
      149 ↓12%
      Drugs
      49 ↑113%
      67 ↑56%
      Public Order
      63 ↓36%
      127 ↓23%
      Robbery
      12 ↑33%
      6 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      57 ↑6%
      122 ↓7%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      1 ↓83%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑50%
      6 ↓73%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↓8%
      20 ↑11%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑30%
      62 ↑72%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hednesford safer than Stafford South?

      Hednesford has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,014 crimes in the last 12 months. Stafford South has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,924 crimes. Stafford South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hednesford vs Stafford South?

      Hednesford shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Stafford South shows +0.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hednesford and Stafford South?

      In Hednesford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (435 incidents). In Stafford South, it is Violent Crime (844 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hednesford and Stafford South?

      Hednesford recorded 172 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stafford South recorded 343. 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 Hednesford vs Stafford South?

      Violent crime in Hednesford totalled 435 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 844 in Stafford South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hednesford and Stafford South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hednesford recorded 866 crimes (now 1,014, a change of +17.1%). Stafford South recorded 1,915 crimes previously (now 1,924, +0.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hednesford and Stafford South?

      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. Hednesford has a resolution rate of 26.3% and Stafford South has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hednesford and Stafford South?

      Hednesford falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Stafford South 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 Hednesford and Stafford South?

      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 Hednesford or Stafford South on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.