Crime Rates at The Square, Derrington, Stafford, ST18 9LF

The Square area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Highfields & Western Downs , and the 101st lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Stafford .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around The Square (ST18 9LF) in the last 12 months was 23.5 per 1,000 residents and was 74.5% lower than the Highfields & Western Downs average (91.9 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 Vehicle crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 18.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around The Square (ST18 9LF), the main crime hotspot is near Castle View. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.