Total Crime Rate
4.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chaffinch Drive area has the lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Heath , and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 371 local areas in East Staffordshire .
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 Chaffinch Drive (ST14 8UE) in the last 12 months was 4.1 per 1,000 residents and was 92.6% 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 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. Overall, crime levels by type were broadly flat compared to 2024, with no category showing a clear year-on-year rise or fall.
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chaffinch Drive (ST14 8UE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near George Elliott Close, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Greenfinch Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Heath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Lilac Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Balance Hill | Under investigation |
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