Total Crime Rate
210.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hazleton Green area has the 4th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Highfields & Western Downs , and the 21st highest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hazleton Green (ST17 9NH) in the last 12 months was 210.1 per 1,000 residents and was 131.7% higher than the Highfields & Western Downs average (90.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 33 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -57.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 38 (≈ 147.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 35.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 63.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hazleton Green (ST17 9NH), 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.
View Crime In Highfields & Western Downs| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nesbitt Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Devon Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Devon Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Uplands Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Burton Manor Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Steadman Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Steadman Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Steadman Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Merrey Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Merrey Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Hesketh Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hearn Court | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hazleton Green | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Hazleton Green | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Steadman Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hesketh Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hesketh Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hyde Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hyde Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hyde Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Nesbitt Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Devon Way | Under investigation |
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