Total Crime Rate
36.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church View area has the 11th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Haywood & Hixon , and the 179th 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 Church View (ST18 0GT) in the last 12 months was 36.3 per 1,000 residents and was 26.3% lower than the Haywood & Hixon average (49.2 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 19.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 17.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church View (ST18 0GT), the main crime hotspot is near The Uplands. Police recorded 32 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Haywood & Hixon| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Uplands | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Uplands | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Uplands | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Abbey Fields | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | School Lane | Under investigation |
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