Total Crime Rate
40.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Berkeley Street area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in St Michael's & Stonefield , and the 201st lowest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
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 Berkeley Street (ST15 8LS) in the last 12 months was 40.7 per 1,000 residents and was 46.4% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Berkeley Street (ST15 8LS), the main crime hotspot is near Stonefield Square. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 14 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 | Other theft | Trinity Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Old Road Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Old Road Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Stonefield Square | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stonefield Square | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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