Based on April 2026 Police data, Eccleshall (ST21) recorded the lowest crime rate in Staffordshire, with 0 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Stafford (ST16) recorded 428 crimes in the same period. The 32 postcode areas analysed in Staffordshire span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Eccleshall (ST21) is the safest area in Staffordshire, recording 0 crimes — 100% fewer than the average across the 32 areas analysed. was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
What is the most dangerous area in Staffordshire?
Stafford (ST16) recorded the most crime in Staffordshire in April 2026, with 428 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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