Total Crime Rate
35.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Waterton Close area has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Stretton , and the 134th lowest crime rate of 371 local areas in East Staffordshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Waterton Close (DE13 0RL) in the last 12 months was 35.1 per 1,000 residents and was 9.1% higher than the Stretton average (32.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -81.8% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 8.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Waterton Close (DE13 0RL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Meadow Lane, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bladon View (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Stretton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Newhay | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Churchward Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Newhay | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Churchward Drive | Under investigation |
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