Total Crime Rate
46.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Rise area has the 17th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Baswich , and the 212th highest 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 The Rise (ST17 0LH) in the last 12 months was 46.8 per 1,000 residents and was 71.5% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson 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 ( -61.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 21.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -14.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Rise (ST17 0LH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Rise, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Anson Drive (7 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 | The Rise | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Anson Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Selworthy Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bluebell Hollow | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Widecombe Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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