Crime Rates at Mostyn Close, Knypersley, Stoke-on-trent, ST8 7XD

Mostyn Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Biddulph East , and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .

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 Mostyn Close (ST8 7XD) in the last 12 months was 29.9 per 1,000 residents and was 67.8% lower than the Biddulph East average (92.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 19.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -7.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Mostyn Close (ST8 7XD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Wickenstones Court, where police recorded 28 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Greenfield (12 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.