Crime Rates at Thompson Close, Stafford, ST17 9SD

Thompson Close area has the 7th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Highfields & Western Downs , and the 43rd highest crime rate of 440 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 Thompson Close (ST17 9SD) in the last 12 months was 164.6 per 1,000 residents and was 79.2% higher than the Highfields & Western Downs average (91.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 24 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -42.9% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 26 (≈ 107.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 44.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Thompson Close (ST17 9SD), the main crime hotspot is near Milton Grove. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.