Crime Rates at Bursley Close, Stafford, ST17 9PH

Bursley Close area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Highfields & Western Downs , and the 214th 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 Bursley Close (ST17 9PH) in the last 12 months was 43.2 per 1,000 residents and was 52.4% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 29.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 350.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -20.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Bursley Close (ST17 9PH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Jones Close, where police recorded 16 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Attlee Crescent (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.