Brewood and Coven is among the top 10 safest small towns in Staffordshire, and is the 88th most dangerous overall out of Staffordshire's 197 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Brewood and Coven in 2021 was 32 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Staffordshire's overall crime rate, coming in 89% lower than the Staffordshire rate of 60 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Brewood and Coven is the 120th safest small town, and the 4,949th safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In June 2020, Brewood and Coven had the worst crime rate in Staffordshire for vehicle crime, with 1 crime reported and a crime rate of 0.13 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Brewood and Coven are violence and sexual offences, with 88 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 12. This is 53% higher than 2020's figure of 41 offences and a difference of 6.24 from 2020's crime rate of 5. Brewood and Coven's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 1 offence recorded in 2021, a decrease of 100% from 2020's figure of 2 crimes.
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Small Towns, Staffordshire
68% lower, regional crime rate
West Midlands
129% lower, national crime rate
England, Wales & NI
As of 2022, the crime rate in Brewood and Coven is 68% lower than the West Midlands and 129% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Brewood and Coven represent the time frame between April 2019 and March 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 32 | 239 |
| 2020 | 19 | 144 |
| 2019 | 32 | 238 |
| 2018 | 35 | 262 |
| 2017 | 38 | 287 |
| 2016 | 29 | 218 |
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| Brewood and Coven | Staffordshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 78 | 10.36 | 24,584 | 21.65 | 109% safer |
| Burglary | 28 | 3.72 | 3,097 | 2.73 | 27% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 32 | 4.25 | 7,897 | 6.96 | 64% safer |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.80 | 1,184 | 1.04 | 30% safer |
| Other Crime | 11 | 1.46 | 1,120 | 0.99 | 32% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 24 | 3.19 | 5,770 | 5.08 | 59% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1 | 0.13 | 525 | 0.46 | 254% safer |
| Public Order | 6 | 0.80 | 4,814 | 4.24 | 430% safer |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.73 | 4,312 | 3.80 | 120% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.13 | 367 | 0.32 | 146% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 29 | 3.85 | 3,930 | 3.46 | 10% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 88 | 11.69 | 33,892 | 29.85 | 155% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winshill | 5 | 0.58 | 5374% safer |
| Stretton | 6 | 0.68 | 4569% safer |
| Perton | 21 | 1.99 | 1495% safer |
| Hednesford | 48 | 2.64 | 1103% safer |
| Heath Hayes and Wimblebury | 48 | 3.45 | 820% safer |
| Brewood and Coven | 239 | 31.75 | - |
| Codsall | 258 | 32.40 | 2.0% more dangerous |
| Biddulph | 791 | 38.96 | 19% more dangerous |
| Audley Rural | 335 | 39.19 | 19% more dangerous |
| Great Wyrley | 459 | 40.64 | 22% more dangerous |
| Wombourne | 598 | 41.87 | 24% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near St Chads Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Paradise Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Pendeford Hall Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Newport Croft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Other theft | On or near Brewood Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Other theft | On or near Aspley Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| January 2022 | Burglary | On or near The Meadows | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| January 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Deansfield Road | Local resolution |
| January 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Parson'S Croft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| January 2022 | Other theft | On or near Laches Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| January 2022 | Public order | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| January 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Light Ash Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| January 2022 | Other theft | On or near Pendeford Hall Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| January 2022 | Other theft | On or near Birchcroft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| January 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Dark Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| January 2022 | Other crime | On or near Horsebrook Hall Lane | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| January 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sunset Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| January 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Paradise Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| January 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sunset Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| January 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Deansfield Road | Local resolution |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 12 | 10 | 4.6 | 10 | Safer |
| Burglary | 8 | 6 | 3.7 | 3.7 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 4.9 | 4.1 | 2.8 | 4.2 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.80 | 0.80 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 1.2 | 0.53 | 1.1 | 1.5 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 3.8 | 3.8 | 2.0 | 3.2 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.13 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.13 | Safer |
| Public Order | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.53 | 0.80 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 0.40 | 0.27 | 0.80 | 1.7 | Getting worse |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.13 | - | - | 0.13 | No change |
| Vehicle Crime | 4.9 | 4.1 | 1.6 | 3.8 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 9 | 11 | 5 | 12 | Getting worse |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Brewood and Coven | 31.75 | - |
| Coventry | 39.93 | 20% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 49.60 | 36% more dangerous |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 53% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 62% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.03 | 65% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 65% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 72% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 74% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 76% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 79% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewood & Wheaton Aston | 289 | 38 | Second |
| Featherstone West, Coven & Shareshill | 461 | 49 | First |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Brewood and Coven change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in April, when Brewood and Coven saw a 300% increase in criminal damage and arson. Brewood and Coven saw a large fall in vehicle crime during May, when it fell by 75% compared to May in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -13% | +50% | +50% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -63% |
| Burglary | -17% | +200% | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -40% | +300% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | +33% |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -50% |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | - | -67% | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | - | +50% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -67% | - | -75% | -67% | - | - | - | - | - | -67% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +75% | -11% | +200% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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