Total Crime Rate
38.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Spinney area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Highfields & Western Downs , and the 192nd 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 The Spinney (ST17 9TF) in the last 12 months was 38.6 per 1,000 residents and was 57.4% 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 , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 24.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Spinney (ST17 9TF), the main crime hotspot is near Steadman Crescent. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 14 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Devon Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hazleton Green | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Nesbitt Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Nesbitt Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Hazleton Green | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Steadman Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Devon Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Devon Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Uplands Road | Under investigation |
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