Needwood vs Stoneydelph

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Needwood Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      27/100
      Stoneydelph Staffordshire Police

      Needwood vs Stoneydelph Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Needwood
      Staffordshire Police
      710 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.7% trend
      18% resolved
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      VS
      B
      27/100
      Below Average
      Stoneydelph
      Staffordshire Police
      564 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.8% trend
      30.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Needwood
      B Stoneydelph
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      27/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      710
      564
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      647
      528
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.7%
      ↑6.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18%
      30.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Needwood
      B Stoneydelph
      Violent Crime
      400 ↑29%
      278 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      64 ↑31%
      92 ↑80%
      Other Theft
      49 ↓9%
      32 ↑60%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓59%
      24 ↓29%
      Burglary
      33 ↓8%
      16 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↓28%
      31 ↓31%
      Drugs
      4 ↓33%
      13 ↑160%
      Public Order
      42 ↓7%
      40 ↑5%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      5 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↑29%
      10 ↑25%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑100%
      7 ↑17%
      Other Crime
      48 ↑23%
      10 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stoneydelph is the safer choice — scoring 27/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Needwood safer than Stoneydelph?

      Needwood has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 710 crimes in the last 12 months. Stoneydelph has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) with 564 crimes. Stoneydelph scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Needwood vs Stoneydelph?

      Needwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Stoneydelph shows +6.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Needwood and Stoneydelph?

      In Needwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (400 incidents). In Stoneydelph, it is Violent Crime (278 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Needwood and Stoneydelph?

      Needwood recorded 64 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stoneydelph recorded 92. 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 Needwood vs Stoneydelph?

      Violent crime in Needwood totalled 400 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 278 in Stoneydelph. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Needwood and Stoneydelph in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Needwood recorded 647 crimes (now 710, a change of +9.7%). Stoneydelph recorded 528 crimes previously (now 564, +6.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Needwood and Stoneydelph?

      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. Needwood has a resolution rate of 18% and Stoneydelph has 30.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Needwood and Stoneydelph?

      Needwood falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Stoneydelph 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 Needwood and Stoneydelph?

      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 Needwood or Stoneydelph on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Needwood and Stoneydelph. 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.