Total Crime Rate
71.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Abberley Grove area has the 42nd highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Common , and the 138th highest 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 Abberley Grove (ST17 4FE) in the last 12 months was 71.4 per 1,000 residents and was 37.1% lower than the Common average (113.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 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 Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 42.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 16.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Abberley Grove (ST17 4FE), the main crime hotspot is near Shopping Area. Police recorded 59 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Common| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Felton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Siemens Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fieldhouse Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Shopping Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Shopping Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Salt Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fieldhouse Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stychfields | Under investigation |
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