Total Crime Rate
66.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Stafford Close area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in St Michael's & Stonefield , and the 149th highest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
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 Stafford Close (ST15 0GX) in the last 12 months was 66.7 per 1,000 residents and was 12.1% lower than the St Michael's & Stonefield average (75.9 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 -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 47.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 15.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 85.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Stafford Close (ST15 0GX), the main crime hotspot is near Stafford Street. Police recorded 62 crimes here, including 33 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In St Michael's & Stonefield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stafford Street | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Stafford Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stafford Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Stafford Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Stafford Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Stafford Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Stafford Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Ford Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ford Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ford Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
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