Total Crime Rate
69.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bowling Green Road area has the 15th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Heath , and the 132nd 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 Bowling Green Road (ST14 7HW) in the last 12 months was 69.3 per 1,000 residents and was 25.2% higher than the Heath average (55.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -77.8% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 13.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -20.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bowling Green Road (ST14 7HW), the main crime hotspot is near Clarkes Close. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 13 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 | Public order | Clarkes Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ashbourne Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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