Staffordshire Police

Is Forsbrook & Caverswall Safe?

Crime statistics for Forsbrook & Caverswall. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.

Last 12 months: June 2025 – May 2026 66 crimes
81 / 100 Safe

Safety Score !

66 Crimes (last 12 months)
0% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓5.7% 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 — 66 total crimes recorded in Forsbrook & Caverswall

Violent Crime
16 24.2%
Anti-Social Behaviour
13 19.7%
Shoplifting
9 13.6%
Other Theft
9 13.6%
Public Order
6 9.1%
Criminal Damage & Arson
5 7.6%
Vehicle Crime
3 4.5%
Drugs
2 3%
Burglary
2 3%
Bicycle Theft
1 1.5%
Other Crime
0 0%
Possession of Weapons
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Forsbrook & Caverswall — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forsbrook & Caverswall safe?

Forsbrook & Caverswall has a CrimeRadar safety score of 81/100, rated Safe. A total of 66 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 5.7% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Forsbrook & Caverswall is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.

How many crimes were recorded in Forsbrook & Caverswall in the last 12 months?

66 crimes were recorded in Forsbrook & Caverswall 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 5.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (70 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 16 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Forsbrook & Caverswall?

The most common crime in Forsbrook & Caverswall is Violent Crime, with 16 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 24.2% 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 Forsbrook & Caverswall increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Forsbrook & Caverswall is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 5.7% — from 70 crimes in the previous 12 months to 66 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Forsbrook & Caverswall?

Forsbrook & Caverswall has a safety score of 81 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 Forsbrook & Caverswall compare to the Staffordshire Police average?

Forsbrook & Caverswall has a safety score of 81/100, while the Staffordshire Police force area average is 24/100. Forsbrook & Caverswall 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 Forsbrook & Caverswall?

0% of crimes recorded in Forsbrook & Caverswall 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 Forsbrook & Caverswall?

16 violent crimes were recorded in Forsbrook & Caverswall in the last 12 months — representing 24.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 13 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 Forsbrook & Caverswall last updated?

The crime data for Forsbrook & Caverswall was last updated in May 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 Forsbrook & Caverswall with other areas?

You can compare Forsbrook & Caverswall 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: May 2026.