Total Crime Rate
20.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
16.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Clifton Close area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Baswich , and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 440 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 Clifton Close (ST16 3XA) in the last 12 months was 20.2 per 1,000 residents and was 23.2% lower than the Baswich average (26.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 16.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Clifton Close (ST16 3XA), the main crime hotspot is near Cull Avenue. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Stafford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Clifton Drive | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Kingston Avenue | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Clifton Drive | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Clifton Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Coton Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
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