Staffordshire Police
West Midlands · Territorial force · 1,900 officers
Key Statistics
Officers
1,900
Staff
950
Area (sq miles)
1,047
Population served
1,130,000
About Staffordshire Police
Covering Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford and the Staffordshire Moorlands. A well-regarded mid-sized force with affordable living costs and good access to West Midlands collaboration.
Staffordshire Police serves a diverse area that includes urban centers such as Stoke-on-Trent and rural settings like the Staffordshire Moorlands. The force is strategically located within the West Midlands, which enhances its collaboration with neighboring jurisdictions and allows it to address both urban and rural challenges effectively. This positioning aids in managing various operational quirks, including significant transport networks such as the M6 motorway that runs through the region, facilitating direct access to major cities and transport hubs. Notably, Staffordshire has unique responsibilities as it shares borders with several other police forces, enabling them to implement cross-border initiatives efficiently.
In terms of specialist capabilities, Staffordshire Police boasts several notable units. These include the Dog Unit, which supports various operational needs, a Cyber Crime Unit addressing the rise in internet-related crimes, and a major incident team that prepares for and manages large-scale emergencies. Additionally, the force emphasizes community engagement through proactive policing strategies.
Currently, Staffordshire Police prioritizes several key areas: tackling violent crime, improving public confidence in policing, addressing domestic violence, and enhancing road safety. The force is committed to working closely with local communities and stakeholders to ensure a safer environment for all residents, reflecting its dedication to fulfilling its duty effective and responsibly.
Current priorities
- Tackling violent crime
- Improving public confidence in policing
- Addressing domestic violence
- Enhancing road safety
Notable specialisms
Source: About Staffordshire Police. Summary fetched 2026-07-05.
Public-data snapshot
Workforce
Officers
1,900
Staff
950
Total headcount
2,850
Source: Home Office Police Workforce Statistics as of 31 March 2025 · OGL v3
HMICFRS PEEL rating
requires improvement
Inspection cycle: 2023-2025
Source: HMICFRS PEEL assessments · Open Government Licence v3.0
In recent oversight reports
Staffordshire Police is named in 1 recent IOPC investigation outcome or HMICFRS thematic report.
Terms of reference: Home Secretary’s commission for a thematic inspection of the handling of misconduct in fire and rescue services
2023-07-19 · HMICFRS
From data.police.uk
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Stop and search
Latest available month: 2026-08. 0 recorded stop-and-search records that month. Officer-defined ethnicity was recorded on 0% of records.
No stop-and-search records were published for Staffordshire Police for 2026-08.
Source: data.police.uk · Open Government Licence v3.0
Recorded crime by category
9,562 crimes recorded by Staffordshire Police in 2026-08 (latest published month), by category. Counted from the published street-level archive; England, Wales & Northern Ireland only.
| Crime type (2026-08) | Recorded |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3,525 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,960 |
| Public order | 847 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 665 |
| Other theft | 555 |
| Shoplifting | 530 |
| Vehicle crime | 373 |
| Burglary | 366 |
| Drugs | 227 |
| Other crime | 191 |
| Robbery | 130 |
| Possession of weapons | 96 |
| Bicycle theft | 75 |
| Theft from the person | 22 |
| Total | 9,562 |
Source: data.police.uk street-level archive · Open Government Licence v3.0
Deaths during or following police contact
IOPC-recorded fatalities involving Staffordshire Police over 2004/05 to 2024/25 (2024/25 in brackets). These use the IOPC’s five categories, which have different definitions and are not additive. Figures count incidents the IOPC attributed to Staffordshire Police; see the national page for how multi-force incidents are handled.
Recruitment
How to join Staffordshire Police
Application stages, entry routes, fitness and vetting requirements.