Total Crime Rate
21.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chestnut Drive area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Manor , and the 95th 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 Chestnut Drive (ST17 9WE) in the last 12 months was 21.7 per 1,000 residents and was 69.5% lower than the Manor average (71.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , 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 (≈ 10.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chestnut Drive (ST17 9WE), the main crime hotspot is near The Garthlands. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Manor| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Burton House Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Nesbitt Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nesbitt Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Border Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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