Total Crime Rate
15.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cedar Way area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Baswich , and the 64th 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 Cedar Way (ST17 0LY) in the last 12 months was 15.6 per 1,000 residents and was 42.7% lower than the Baswich average (27.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary 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 2 (≈ 6.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -9.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cedar Way (ST17 0LY), the main crime hotspot is near Anson Drive. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 7 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Anson Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Kitlings Lane | Under investigation |
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