Total Crime Rate
53.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lansbury Close area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Highfields & Western Downs , and the 193rd highest 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 Lansbury Close (ST17 9YW) in the last 12 months was 53.1 per 1,000 residents and was 41.5% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , down -60.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 24.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 17.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lansbury Close (ST17 9YW), the main crime hotspot is near Park Crescent. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 10 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 | Other theft | Rowley Bank | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Park Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Herbert Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Herbert Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shrewsbury Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shrewsbury Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rowley Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Herbert Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Reva Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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