Total Crime Rate
61.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Flaxman Close area has the 6th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Barlaston , and the 168th 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 Flaxman Close (ST12 9BD) in the last 12 months was 61.4 per 1,000 residents and was 16.8% higher than the Barlaston average (52.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 28.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -46.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Flaxman Close (ST12 9BD), the main crime hotspot is near Ivyhouse Drive. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Barlaston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Etruscan Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ivyhouse Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Henley Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Bell Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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