Total Crime Rate
36.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Castle View Estate area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Highfields & Western Downs , and the 182nd lowest crime rate of 438 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 Castle View Estate (ST18 9NF) in the last 12 months was 36.9 per 1,000 residents and was 59.3% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 13.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 41.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Castle View Estate (ST18 9NF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Willowbrook, where police recorded 3 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Castle View (1 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Highfields & Western Downs| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Badgers Croft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Mount Pleasant | — |
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