ST16 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST16

ST16, Stafford has recorded a total of 340 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.11 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this ST16 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around ST16, encompassing approximately 33619 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (149) incidents (9.56% increase)
  • Public order: (37) incidents (-9.76% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (75.00% increase)

ST16 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 32
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 16

ST16 Crime Map

Postcodes in ST16

The postcode district are associated with the ST16, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The ST16 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14910.119.56%
Public order374.43-9.76%
Shoplifting351.1075.00%
Anti-social behaviour321.04-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson270.950.00%
Other theft190.80-9.52%
Drugs90.5728.57%
Burglary80.27-11.11%
Other crime60.2450.00%
Bicycle theft50.18-58.33%
Theft from the person40.15300.00%
Possession of weapons30.12-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.09-40.00%
Robbery30.09200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1369.76-13.38%
Public order414.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour401.22-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson271.198.00%
Other theft210.805.00%
Shoplifting200.62-52.38%
Bicycle theft120.59140.00%
Burglary90.36-10.00%
Drugs70.27-41.67%
Vehicle crime50.21-50.00%
Other crime40.15-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.12-33.33%
Robbery10.12-50.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 157 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15711.9324.60%
Anti-social behaviour654.6730.00%
Shoplifting421.93-14.29%
Public order411.2520.59%
Criminal damage and arson251.22-28.57%
Other theft200.745.26%
Drugs120.591100.00%
Vehicle crime100.36-23.08%
Burglary100.30-9.09%
Possession of weapons60.30-14.29%
Other crime50.180.00%
Bicycle theft50.1525.00%
Robbery20.150.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12610.47-21.25%
Anti-social behaviour503.752.04%
Shoplifting491.4940.00%
Criminal damage and arson351.4694.44%
Public order341.0417.24%
Other theft191.01-17.39%
Vehicle crime130.5744.44%
Burglary110.3922.22%
Possession of weapons70.3340.00%
Bicycle theft40.21-50.00%
Robbery20.12-60.00%
Drugs10.06-75.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 160 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16010.802.56%
Anti-social behaviour494.7644.12%
Shoplifting351.46-28.57%
Public order291.04-17.14%
Other theft230.869.52%
Criminal damage and arson180.68-52.63%
Burglary90.540.00%
Vehicle crime90.270.00%
Other crime90.27125.00%
Bicycle theft80.27-42.86%
Possession of weapons50.24150.00%
Robbery50.15400.00%
Drugs40.15-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15611.486.12%
Shoplifting494.6448.48%
Criminal damage and arson381.4680.95%
Public order351.136.06%
Anti-social behaviour341.04-5.56%
Other theft211.010.00%
Bicycle theft140.6275.00%
Drugs120.420.00%
Vehicle crime90.36-10.00%
Burglary90.27-25.00%
Other crime40.27300.00%
Possession of weapons20.12-71.43%
Theft from the person20.06100.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14710.2020.49%
Anti-social behaviour364.37-14.29%
Public order331.0722.22%
Shoplifting330.9822.22%
Criminal damage and arson210.98-16.00%
Other theft210.62-12.50%
Burglary120.62-45.45%
Drugs120.3633.33%
Vehicle crime100.3642.86%
Bicycle theft80.300.00%
Possession of weapons70.240.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.03-83.33%
Theft from the person10.03-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1229.79-24.69%
Anti-social behaviour423.632.44%
Public order271.25-32.50%
Shoplifting270.80-3.57%
Criminal damage and arson250.80-26.47%
Other theft240.74-31.43%
Burglary220.7157.14%
Drugs90.650.00%
Bicycle theft80.2714.29%
Vehicle crime70.24-22.22%
Possession of weapons70.2140.00%
Robbery60.210.00%
Theft from the person20.18100.00%
Other crime10.06-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16211.7567.01%
Anti-social behaviour414.825.13%
Public order401.2260.00%
Other theft351.1925.00%
Criminal damage and arson341.0488.89%
Shoplifting281.01-17.65%
Burglary140.83-6.67%
Vehicle crime90.42200.00%
Drugs90.27-30.77%
Bicycle theft70.27-12.50%
Robbery60.21500.00%
Possession of weapons50.1866.67%
Other crime40.15100.00%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences978.57-24.22%
Anti-social behaviour392.8918.18%
Shoplifting341.1617.24%
Other theft281.010.00%
Public order250.83-26.47%
Criminal damage and arson180.74-33.33%
Burglary150.5415.38%
Drugs130.450.00%
Bicycle theft80.3914.29%
Vehicle crime30.24-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.09-25.00%
Theft from the person20.090.00%
Other crime20.060.00%
Robbery10.06-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1289.73-23.35%
Public order343.81-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour331.01-37.74%
Shoplifting290.98-6.45%
Other theft280.8627.27%
Criminal damage and arson270.8358.82%
Drugs130.8018.18%
Burglary130.39-7.14%
Bicycle theft70.39133.33%
Vehicle crime70.21-65.00%
Possession of weapons40.21-33.33%
Other crime20.12-60.00%
Robbery20.06-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16711.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour534.970.00%
Public order401.580.00%
Shoplifting311.190.00%
Other theft220.920.00%
Vehicle crime200.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson170.590.00%
Burglary140.510.00%
Drugs110.420.00%
Possession of weapons60.330.00%
Other crime50.180.00%
Robbery50.150.00%
Bicycle theft30.150.00%
Theft from the person20.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1707 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 142.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 167 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024149
August 2024136
July 2024157
June 2024126
May 2024160
April 2024156
March 2024147
February 2024122
January 2024162
December 202397
November 2023128
October 2023167

A total of 312 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202427
July 202425
June 202435
May 202418
April 202438
March 202421
February 202425
January 202434
December 202318
November 202327
October 202317

A total of 514 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202440
July 202465
June 202450
May 202449
April 202434
March 202436
February 202442
January 202441
December 202339
November 202333
October 202353

A total of 146 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202410
June 202411
May 20249
April 20249
March 202412
February 202422
January 202414
December 202315
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 59 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20247
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 416 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202441
July 202441
June 202434
May 202429
April 202435
March 202433
February 202427
January 202440
December 202325
November 202334
October 202340

A total of 281 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
July 202420
June 202419
May 202423
April 202421
March 202421
February 202424
January 202435
December 202328
November 202328
October 202322

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 202410
June 202413
May 20249
April 20249
March 202410
February 20247
January 20249
December 20233
November 20237
October 202320

A total of 112 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202412
June 20241
May 20244
April 202412
March 202412
February 20249
January 20249
December 202313
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 412 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202420
July 202442
June 202449
May 202435
April 202449
March 202433
February 202427
January 202428
December 202334
November 202329
October 202331

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
May 20249
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 89 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 202414
March 20248
February 20248
January 20247
December 20238
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST16 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total32
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total27
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Bridge Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. St Martin'S Place
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Edison Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Other theft1
  • 6. Tipping Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hospital
    Total7
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Greyfriars
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Foregate Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. Gaolgate Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 11. Dreieich Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Wogan Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. St Georges Parkway
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Gaol Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 16. Salter Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mill Bank
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. The Haybarn
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 20. Blakiston Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lotus Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Marston Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Limetree Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Nursery Lane
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Abbots Walk
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Leys Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Water Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 29. Queensway
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Mynors Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1