Total Crime Rate
53.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Croft area has the 22nd highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Cheslyn Hay Village , and the 145th highest crime rate of 356 local areas in South Staffordshire .
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 Croft (WS6 7QB) in the last 12 months was 53.0 per 1,000 residents and was 35.3% higher than the Cheslyn Hay Village average (39.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -42.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 9.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Croft (WS6 7QB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Croft, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sunset Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Oakridge Drive | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sutherland Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chase Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Quinton Avenue | Under investigation |
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