Total Crime Rate
128.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Staneford Close area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Ercall Magna , and the 111th highest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Staneford Close (TF1 5GS) in the last 12 months was 128.7 per 1,000 residents and was 260.6% higher than the Ercall Magna average (35.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 84.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 13.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Staneford Close (TF1 5GS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Castle View, where police recorded 30 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Oak Trees Avenue (12 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Ercall Magna| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bolt Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Castle View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hendy Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Castle View | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ley Brook | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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