Is Stone Town Safe?
Crime statistics for Stone Town. 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 — 1,198 total crimes recorded in Stone Town
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Stone Town — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stone Town safe?
Stone Town has a CrimeRadar safety score of 10/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,198 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 12.2% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Stone Town are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Stone Town in the last 12 months?
1,198 crimes were recorded in Stone Town 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 12.2% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,365 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 508 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Stone Town?
The most common crime in Stone Town is Violent Crime, with 508 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 42.4% 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 Stone Town increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Stone Town is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 12.2% — from 1,365 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,198 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Stone Town?
Stone Town has a safety score of 10 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 Stone Town compare to the Staffordshire Police average?
Stone Town has a safety score of 10/100, while the Staffordshire Police force area average is 22/100. Stone Town 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 Stone Town?
21.6% of crimes recorded in Stone Town 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 Stone Town?
508 violent crimes were recorded in Stone Town in the last 12 months — representing 42.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 173 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 Stone Town last updated?
The crime data for Stone Town 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 Stone Town with other areas?
You can compare Stone Town 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.