Is Hartshill & Basford Safe?
Crime statistics for Hartshill & Basford. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 14,977 total crimes recorded in Hartshill & Basford
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Hartshill & Basford — last 36 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hartshill & Basford safe?
Hartshill & Basford has a CrimeRadar safety score of 3/100, rated High Crime. A total of 5,382 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 20.5% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Hartshill & Basford are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Hartshill & Basford in the last 12 months?
5,382 crimes were recorded in Hartshill & Basford 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 20.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (4,465 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 5,552 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Hartshill & Basford?
The most common crime in Hartshill & Basford is Violent Crime, with 5,552 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 103.2% 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 Hartshill & Basford increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Hartshill & Basford is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 20.5% — from 4,465 crimes in the previous 12 months to 5,382 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 Hartshill & Basford?
Hartshill & Basford has a safety score of 3 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 Hartshill & Basford compare to the Staffordshire Police average?
Hartshill & Basford has a safety score of 3/100, while the Staffordshire Police force area average is 24/100. Hartshill & Basford is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Hartshill & Basford?
43.1% of crimes recorded in Hartshill & Basford 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 Hartshill & Basford?
5,552 violent crimes were recorded in Hartshill & Basford in the last 12 months — representing 103.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 2,130 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 Hartshill & Basford last updated?
The crime data for Hartshill & Basford 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 Hartshill & Basford with other areas?
You can compare Hartshill & Basford 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.