Total Crime Rate
20.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bentley Road area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Heath , and the 58th 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 Bentley Road (ST14 7NS) in the last 12 months was 20.6 per 1,000 residents and was 62.8% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 5 cases , up 66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 66.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 20.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bentley Road (ST14 7NS), the main crime hotspot is near Bentley Road. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 8 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 | Davies Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cedar Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hill Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hill Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hill Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Hill Close | Awaiting court outcome |
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