Staffordshire Police

Is Amington Safe?

Crime statistics for Amington. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 601 crimes
24 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

601 Crimes (last 12 months)
15.9% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓2.3% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 601 total crimes recorded in Amington

Violent Crime
294 48.9%
Anti-Social Behaviour
86 14.3%
Criminal Damage & Arson
42 7%
Public Order
41 6.8%
Vehicle Crime
38 6.3%
Other Theft
28 4.7%
Drugs
23 3.8%
Burglary
16 2.7%
Shoplifting
13 2.2%
Other Crime
12 2%
Possession of Weapons
4 0.7%
Bicycle Theft
2 0.3%
Robbery
2 0.3%
Theft from Person
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Amington — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amington safe?

Amington has a CrimeRadar safety score of 24/100, rated High Crime. A total of 601 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 2.3% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Amington are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Amington in the last 12 months?

601 crimes were recorded in Amington in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 2.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (615 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 294 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Amington?

The most common crime in Amington is Violent Crime, with 294 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 48.9% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Amington increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Amington is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 2.3% — from 615 crimes in the previous 12 months to 601 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Amington?

Amington has a safety score of 24 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Amington compare to the Staffordshire Police average?

Amington has a safety score of 24/100, while the Staffordshire Police force area average is 22/100. Amington is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Amington?

15.9% of crimes recorded in Amington resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Staffordshire Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Amington?

294 violent crimes were recorded in Amington in the last 12 months — representing 48.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 86 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Amington last updated?

The crime data for Amington was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Amington with other areas?

You can compare Amington with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.