Total Crime Rate
48.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Marlborough Way area has the 20th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Heath , and the 181st lowest 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 Marlborough Way (ST14 7HL) in the last 12 months was 48.1 per 1,000 residents and was 13.1% lower than the Heath average (55.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -85.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -85.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 34.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 18.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Marlborough Way (ST14 7HL), the main crime hotspot is near Sampson Avenue. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Heath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hill Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Sampson Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hill Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Hill Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cedar Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hill Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Davies Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Local resolution |
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