Total Crime Rate
31.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Epsom Close area has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Baswich , and the 145th 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 Epsom Close (ST17 4TY) in the last 12 months was 31.0 per 1,000 residents and was 13.5% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 16.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 21.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -20.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Epsom Close (ST17 4TY), the main crime hotspot is near Leighswood. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 11 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 | Somervale | Under investigation |
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