Crime Rates at Thompson Close, Stafford, ST17 9SD

Thompson Close area has the 6th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Highfields & Western Downs , and the 48th 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 Thompson Close (ST17 9SD) in the last 12 months was 152.3 per 1,000 residents and was 67.9% 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 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 82.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -48.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Thompson Close (ST17 9SD), the main crime hotspot is near Milton Grove. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.