Total Crime Rate
41.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bell Lane area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Barlaston , and the 205th lowest 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 Bell Lane (ST12 9BG) in the last 12 months was 41.7 per 1,000 residents and was 20.7% lower 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -61.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 25.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 6.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bell Lane (ST12 9BG), 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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