Rugeley Crime Overview
Rugeley is among the top 10 most dangerous small towns in Staffordshire, and is the 63rd most dangerous overall out of Staffordshire's 201 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Rugeley in 2020 was 22 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Staffordshire's overall crime rate, coming in 36% lower than the Staffordshire rate of 29 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Rugeley is the 46th safest small town, and the 3,026th safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In December 2020, Rugeley was the worst small town in Staffordshire for bicycle theft, with 1 crime reported and a crime rate of 0.06 per 1,000 inhabitants. May 2020 was also a bad month for Rugeley residents, when it was Staffordshire's most dangerous small town for other crime, recording 3 crimes at a rate of 0.17 per 1,000 residents. Rugeley recorded 2 reports of possession of weapons during February 2020, making its crime rate of 0.11 the worst small town for possession of weapons in Staffordshire that month.
The most common crimes in Rugeley are violence and sexual offences, with 199 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 11. This is 113% lower than 2019's figure of 424 offences and a difference of 12.65 from 2019's crime rate of 24. Rugeley's least common crime is theft from the person, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, a decrease of 900% from 2019's figure of 10 crimes.
Compare Rugeley to other towns and cities
See how Rugeley shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Rugeley and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Rugeley Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Rugeley This Year
| Rugeley | Staffordshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 250 | 14.06 | 15,935 | 14.03 | 0.21% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 5 | 0.28 | 257 | 0.23 | 18% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.12 | 2,025 | 1.78 | 59% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 45 | 2.53 | 4,177 | 3.68 | 45% safer |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.28 | 942 | 0.83 | 196% safer |
| Other Crime | 10 | 0.56 | 761 | 0.67 | 20% safer |
| Other Theft | 28 | 1.57 | 2,877 | 2.53 | 61% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 7 | 0.39 | 282 | 0.25 | 36% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 20 | 1.12 | 1,847 | 1.63 | 46% safer |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.17 | 322 | 0.28 | 65% safer |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 1.69 | 1,867 | 1.64 | 3.0% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.06 | 166 | 0.15 | 150% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 10 | 0.56 | 2,022 | 1.78 | 218% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 199 | 11.19 | 15,600 | 13.74 | 23% safer |
Crime in Rugeley Compared To Staffordshire
Rugeley Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wombourne | 263 | 18.41 | 17% safer |
| Biddulph | 386 | 19.01 | 13% safer |
| Brewood and Coven | 144 | 19.13 | 13% safer |
| Audley Rural | 171 | 20.00 | 8% safer |
| Stone | 350 | 20.61 | 4.5% safer |
| Rugeley | 383 | 21.53 | - |
| Uttoxeter | 296 | 21.98 | 2.0% more dangerous |
| Shobnall | 186 | 22.25 | 3.2% more dangerous |
| Penkridge | 199 | 22.76 | 5% more dangerous |
| Cheadle | 301 | 24.84 | 13% more dangerous |
| Great Wyrley | 286 | 25.32 | 15% more dangerous |
Rugeley Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 46 | 30 | 30 | 14 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.62 | 0.67 | 0.45 | 0.28 | Safer |
| Burglary | 1.8 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 10 | 9 | 6 | 2.5 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.73 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.28 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.56 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 4.9 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 1.6 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.73 | 0.39 | 0.22 | 0.39 | Safer |
| Public Order | 4.2 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.39 | 0.51 | 0.39 | 0.17 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 1.7 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.45 | 0.34 | 0.56 | 0.06 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.0 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 0.56 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 29 | 25 | 24 | 11 | Safer |
Changes In Rugeley's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Rugeley to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Rugeley | 21.53 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 68% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 72% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 74% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 75% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 75% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 78% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 79% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 80% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 84% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 84% more dangerous |
Crime in Rugeley's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rugeley Town | 274 | 33 | First |
Crime in Rugeley During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Rugeley change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in March, when Rugeley saw a 250% increase in public order. Rugeley saw a large fall in violence and sexual offences during August, when it fell by 97% compared to August in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +11% | +20% | -3% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -31% |
| Burglary | - | - | -67% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -80% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +13% | +33% | +33% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -38% |
| Drugs | -80% | - | -75% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Crime | +200% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | +133% | -78% | -83% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -33% |
| Public Order | +250% | +50% | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -50% |
| Shoplifting | -43% | -60% | -75% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -50% |
| Theft From the Person | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | - | - | -67% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -67% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +47% | -15% | -38% | - | - | -97% | - | -94% | - | -61% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Rugeley
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Rugeley's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 01 Apr 2021