Total Crime Rate
22.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Selworthy Drive area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Baswich , and the 100th lowest 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 0PW) in the last 12 months was 22.3 per 1,000 residents and was 18.3% lower than the Baswich average (27.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 13.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 100.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Selworthy Drive (ST17 0PW), 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 | Selworthy Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Brean Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Rise | Under investigation |
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