Total Crime Rate
25.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rowley Bank area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Highfields & Western Downs , and the 111th 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 Rowley Bank (ST17 9BA) in the last 12 months was 25.3 per 1,000 residents and was 72.1% lower than the Highfields & Western Downs average (90.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 4 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rowley Bank (ST17 9BA), the main crime hotspot is near Park Crescent. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Highfields & Western Downs| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Herbert Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Rowley Bank | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Herbert Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Herbert Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Park Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rowley Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Park Avenue | — |
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