Total Crime Rate
34.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Torrington Avenue area has the 28th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Baswich , and the 169th lowest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Torrington Avenue (ST17 0HZ) in the last 12 months was 34.0 per 1,000 residents and was 24.8% 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 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 100.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Torrington Avenue (ST17 0HZ), the main crime hotspot is near Camelford Close. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Baswich| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Widecombe Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Camelford Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Camelford Close | Under investigation |
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