Total Crime Rate
58.7 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Blythe Close area has the 9th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Fulford , and the 176th highest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
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 Blythe Close (ST11 9HT) in the last 12 months was 58.7 per 1,000 residents and was 0.2% higher than the Fulford average (58.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -58.8% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (β 20.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -63.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -6.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Blythe Close (ST11 9HT), the main crime hotspot is near Ash Grove. Police recorded 41 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Fulford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ridgway Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ash Grove | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ridgway Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Fieldway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ridgway Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mayfield Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Willowcroft Rise | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Willowcroft Rise | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ridgway Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Ash Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ash Grove | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ash Grove | β |
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