Total Crime Rate
69.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rivercroft Close area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Blythe , and the 131st highest crime rate of 371 local areas in East Staffordshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Rivercroft Close (ST14 5NY) in the last 12 months was 69.9 per 1,000 residents and was 140.4% higher than the Blythe average (29.1 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -28.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 35.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rivercroft Close (ST14 5NY), the main crime hotspot is near Podmore View. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Blythe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Petrol Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Woodland Drive | — |
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