Total Crime Rate
50.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Selworthy Drive area has the 16th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Baswich , and the 204th highest 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 Selworthy Drive (ST17 0PP) in the last 12 months was 50.2 per 1,000 residents and was 84.0% 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 Other theft with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 186.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Selworthy Drive (ST17 0PP), the main crime hotspot is near The Rise. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 6 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 | The Rise | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Selworthy Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Brean Road | Under investigation |
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