Total Crime Rate
21.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Falmouth Avenue area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Baswich , and the 96th lowest 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 Falmouth Avenue (ST17 0JG) in the last 12 months was 21.8 per 1,000 residents and was 20.1% lower 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 12.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Falmouth Avenue (ST17 0JG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Falmouth Close, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Camelford Close (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 | Other theft | Yelverton Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Camelford Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Camelford Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Penzance Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Penzance Way | Awaiting court outcome |
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