Heath Hayes and Wimblebury is among the top 5 safest small towns in Staffordshire, and is among the top 20 safest overall out of Staffordshire's 197 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Heath Hayes and Wimblebury in 2021 was 3.4 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares similarly to Staffordshire's overall crime rate, coming in 1643% lower than the Staffordshire rate of 60 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Heath Hayes and Wimblebury is the 47th safest small town, and the 257th safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
The most common crimes in Heath Hayes and Wimblebury are violence and sexual offences, with 29 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 2.1. This is 90% higher than 2020's figure of 3 offences and a difference of 1.86 from 2020's crime rate of 0.22. Heath Hayes and Wimblebury's least common crime is other theft, with 1 offence recorded in 2021.
Top 5 Safest
Small Towns, Staffordshire
1445% lower, regional crime rate
West Midlands
2011% lower, national crime rate
England, Wales & NI
As of 2022, the crime rate in Heath Hayes and Wimblebury is 1445% lower than the West Midlands and 2011% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Heath Hayes and Wimblebury 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 | 3.4 | 48 |
| 2020 | 0.58 | 8 |
| 2019 | 1.7 | 24 |
| 2018 | 1.2 | 16 |
| 2017 | 1.9 | 27 |
| 2016 | 1.3 | 18 |
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| Heath Hayes and Wimblebury | Staffordshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 19 | 1.37 | 24,584 | 21.65 | 1480% safer |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.14 | 3,097 | 2.73 | 1850% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 3 | 0.22 | 7,897 | 6.96 | 3064% safer |
| Other Theft | 1 | 0.07 | 5,770 | 5.08 | 7157% safer |
| Public Order | 1 | 0.07 | 4,814 | 4.24 | 5957% safer |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.14 | 4,312 | 3.80 | 2614% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 10 | 0.72 | 3,930 | 3.46 | 381% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 29 | 2.08 | 33,892 | 29.85 | 1335% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winshill | 5 | 0.58 | 495% safer |
| Stretton | 6 | 0.68 | 407% safer |
| Perton | 21 | 1.99 | 73% safer |
| Hednesford | 48 | 2.64 | 31% safer |
| Heath Hayes and Wimblebury | 48 | 3.45 | - |
| Brewood and Coven | 239 | 31.75 | 89% more dangerous |
| Codsall | 258 | 32.40 | 89% more dangerous |
| Biddulph | 791 | 38.96 | 91% more dangerous |
| Audley Rural | 335 | 39.19 | 91% more dangerous |
| Great Wyrley | 459 | 40.64 | 92% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Nuthatch Close | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| February 2022 | Public order | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Offender given a caution |
| December 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Peregrine Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Offender given a caution |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Woodpigeon Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Capercaillie Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| September 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Hobby Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| September 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Quail Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| September 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Hobby Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| September 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Winchat Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| July 2021 | Public order | On or near Peregrine Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| July 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| July 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Woodpigeon Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| July 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Pheasant Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| July 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Nightjar Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sparrowhawk Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| June 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Robins Croft | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| June 2021 | Other theft | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Partridge Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| June 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Partridge Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.50 | 1.4 | Safer |
| Burglary | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.14 | 0.14 | Getting worse |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 0.07 | 0.22 | - | 0.22 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 0.07 | 0.07 | - | 0.07 | No change |
| Public Order | 0.07 | - | - | 0.07 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 0.07 | 0.22 | 0.14 | 0.72 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 0.79 | 1.2 | 0.22 | 2.1 | Getting worse |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Heath Hayes and Wimblebury | 3.45 | - |
| Coventry | 39.93 | 91% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 49.60 | 93% more dangerous |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 95% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 96% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.03 | 96% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 96% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 97% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 97% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 97% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 98% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawks Green | 229 | 30 | First |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Heath Hayes and Wimblebury change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in March, when Heath Hayes and Wimblebury saw a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour. Heath Hayes and Wimblebury saw a large fall in anti-social behaviour during May, when it fell by 0% compared to May in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +100% | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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