Total Crime Rate
38.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Witney Road area has the 24th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Baswich , and the 190th 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 Witney Road (ST17 0BX) in the last 12 months was 38.3 per 1,000 residents and was 40.4% higher than the Baswich average (27.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 34.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 166.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -17.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Witney Road (ST17 0BX), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Salcombe Avenue, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Witney Road (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Baswich| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brendon Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Witney Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brendon Close | Under investigation |
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