Is Etching Hill & The Heath Safe?
Crime statistics for Etching Hill & The Heath. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 468 total crimes recorded in Etching Hill & The Heath
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Etching Hill & The Heath — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Etching Hill & The Heath safe?
Etching Hill & The Heath has a CrimeRadar safety score of 66/100, rated Safe. A total of 468 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 20.3% compared to the previous year. Etching Hill & The Heath is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.
How many crimes were recorded in Etching Hill & The Heath in the last 12 months?
468 crimes were recorded in Etching Hill & The Heath in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 20.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (389 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 200 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Etching Hill & The Heath?
The most common crime in Etching Hill & The Heath is Violent Crime, with 200 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 42.7% 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 Etching Hill & The Heath increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Etching Hill & The Heath is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 20.3% — from 389 crimes in the previous 12 months to 468 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Etching Hill & The Heath?
Etching Hill & The Heath has a safety score of 66 out of 100 (Safe). 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 Etching Hill & The Heath compare to the Staffordshire Police average?
Etching Hill & The Heath has a safety score of 66/100, while the Staffordshire Police force area average is 22/100. Etching Hill & The Heath 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 Etching Hill & The Heath?
44% of crimes recorded in Etching Hill & The Heath 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 Etching Hill & The Heath?
200 violent crimes were recorded in Etching Hill & The Heath in the last 12 months — representing 42.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 66 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 Etching Hill & The Heath last updated?
The crime data for Etching Hill & The Heath 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 Etching Hill & The Heath with other areas?
You can compare Etching Hill & The Heath 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.