Crime Rates at Sefton Close, Burton-on-trent, DE15 9BU

Sefton Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Brizlincote , and the 88th lowest crime rate of 371 local areas in East Staffordshire .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Sefton Close (DE15 9BU) in the last 12 months was 26.9 per 1,000 residents and was 55.2% lower than the Brizlincote average (60.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 11.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Sefton Close (DE15 9BU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Meynell Close, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Cottesmore Close (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.