Crime Rates at Linden Close, Stafford, ST17 9TH

Linden Close area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Highfields & Western Downs , and the 209th 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 Linden Close (ST17 9TH) in the last 12 months was 42.5 per 1,000 residents and was 53.2% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 4 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -55.6% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 18.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Linden Close (ST17 9TH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Cape Avenue, where police recorded 43 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Milton Grove (18 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.