Brewood and Coven Crime Overview
Brewood and Coven is among the top 20 most dangerous small towns in Staffordshire, and is the 84th most dangerous overall out of Staffordshire's 201 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Brewood and Coven in 2020 was 19 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Staffordshire's overall crime rate, coming in 53% lower than the Staffordshire rate of 29 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Brewood and Coven is the 33rd safest small town, and the 2,506th 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 41 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 5. This is 98% lower than 2019's figure of 81 offences and a difference of 5.31 from 2019's crime rate of 11. Brewood and Coven's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, the same as 2019's figure of 1 crime.
Compare Brewood and Coven to other towns and cities
See how Brewood and Coven shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Brewood and Coven and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Brewood and Coven Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Brewood and Coven This Year
| Brewood and Coven | Staffordshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 35 | 4.65 | 15,935 | 14.03 | 202% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1 | 0.13 | 257 | 0.23 | 77% safer |
| Burglary | 28 | 3.72 | 2,025 | 1.78 | 52% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 21 | 2.79 | 4,177 | 3.68 | 32% safer |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.80 | 942 | 0.83 | 3.8% safer |
| Other Crime | 8 | 1.06 | 761 | 0.67 | 37% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 15 | 1.99 | 2,877 | 2.53 | 27% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 2 | 0.27 | 282 | 0.25 | 7% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 4 | 0.53 | 1,847 | 1.63 | 208% safer |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.80 | 1,867 | 1.64 | 105% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 12 | 1.59 | 2,022 | 1.78 | 12% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 41 | 5.45 | 15,600 | 13.74 | 152% safer |
Crime in Brewood and Coven Compared To Staffordshire
Brewood and Coven Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stapenhill | 127 | 15.93 | 20% safer |
| Codsall | 127 | 15.95 | 20% safer |
| Winshill | 141 | 16.41 | 17% safer |
| Wombourne | 263 | 18.41 | 3.9% safer |
| Biddulph | 386 | 19.01 | 0.63% safer |
| Brewood and Coven | 144 | 19.13 | - |
| Audley Rural | 171 | 20.00 | 4.4% more dangerous |
| Stone | 350 | 20.61 | 7% more dangerous |
| Rugeley | 383 | 21.53 | 11% more dangerous |
| Uttoxeter | 296 | 21.98 | 13% more dangerous |
| Shobnall | 186 | 22.25 | 14% more dangerous |
Brewood and Coven Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 10 | 12 | 10 | 4.6 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | No change |
| Burglary | 7 | 8 | 6 | 3.7 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 5 | 4.9 | 4.1 | 2.8 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.80 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.80 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.53 | 1.1 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 6 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 2.0 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.27 | 0.27 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 1.2 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.53 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 0.80 | 0.40 | 0.27 | 0.80 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4.1 | 1.6 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 11 | 9 | 11 | 5 | Safer |
Changes In Brewood and Coven's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Brewood and Coven to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Brewood and Coven | 19.13 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 72% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 75% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 77% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 78% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 78% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 80% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 81% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 82% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 86% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 86% more dangerous |
Crime in Brewood and Coven's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewood & Wheaton Aston | 145 | 19 | Second |
| Featherstone West, Coven & Shareshill | 239 | 26 | First |
Crime in Brewood and Coven During Coronavirus Lockdowns
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% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Brewood and Coven
What police force serves Brewood and Coven?
Brewood and Coven's local territorial police force is the Staffordshire Police.How dangerous is Brewood and Coven?
Brewood and Coven is among the top 20 most dangerous small towns in Staffordshire.What is Brewood and Coven's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Brewood and Coven are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Brewood and Coven?
Brewood and Coven's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021