Crime Rates at Poplar Way, Stafford, ST17 9LJ

Poplar Way area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Manor , and the 196th 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 Poplar Way (ST17 9LJ) in the last 12 months was 52.5 per 1,000 residents and was 26.1% lower than the Manor average (71.0 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 , down -66.7% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 26.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -43.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Poplar Way (ST17 9LJ), the main crime hotspot is near Hesketh Road. Police recorded 43 crimes here, including 33 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.