ST18 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST18

ST18, Stafford has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.22 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this ST18 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around ST18, encompassing approximately 17724 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-35.56% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

ST18 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Callow Hill Place with total crimes: 4
  • Amerton Lane with total crimes: 3
  • The Uplands with total crimes: 2

ST18 Crime Map

Postcodes in ST18

The postcode district are associated with the ST18, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The ST18 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 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences293.22-35.56%
Public order81.64-33.33%
Other theft50.45-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.17-33.33%
Shoplifting20.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Burglary10.06-80.00%
Other crime10.06-50.00%
Drugs10.060.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences454.802.27%
Public order122.5471.43%
Other theft70.68133.33%
Anti-social behaviour60.39-45.45%
Burglary50.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.28-63.64%
Vehicle crime30.23-57.14%
Other crime20.170.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences445.0841.94%
Anti-social behaviour112.4822.22%
Criminal damage and arson110.62175.00%
Public order70.62-30.00%
Vehicle crime70.39600.00%
Burglary50.39-28.57%
Other theft30.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Drugs10.06-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.18-18.42%
Public order101.7511.11%
Anti-social behaviour90.5612.50%
Burglary70.51600.00%
Other theft60.3920.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.34-50.00%
Drugs20.23-33.33%
Other crime20.110.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.06-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences384.575.56%
Public order92.1428.57%
Criminal damage and arson80.51166.67%
Anti-social behaviour80.4560.00%
Other theft50.45-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.2833.33%
Drugs30.230.00%
Other crime20.170.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Burglary10.060.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences363.555.88%
Public order72.0316.67%
Other theft60.39-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.3466.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.280.00%
Vehicle crime30.17-78.57%
Drugs30.1750.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences344.85-2.86%
Vehicle crime141.92133.33%
Burglary110.7937.50%
Other theft100.62150.00%
Public order60.56-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.1750.00%
Drugs20.17100.00%
Shoplifting20.11100.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences353.95-7.89%
Public order91.97200.00%
Burglary80.51100.00%
Vehicle crime60.45-25.00%
Other theft40.34-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson20.23-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.11-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Drugs10.060.00%
Robbery10.060.00%
Shoplifting10.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences384.01123.53%
Other theft92.14350.00%
Vehicle crime80.51300.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.4566.67%
Burglary40.28300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.230.00%
Public order30.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences171.97-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Public order30.17-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.17-57.14%
Other theft20.17-80.00%
Other crime20.11100.00%
Vehicle crime20.11-90.48%
Shoplifting10.11-50.00%
Burglary10.06-85.71%
Drugs10.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences244.57-14.29%
Vehicle crime211.35950.00%
Other theft101.18-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour70.5675.00%
Burglary70.39250.00%
Public order50.39150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.280.00%
Shoplifting20.170.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Other crime10.06-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences283.44-15.15%
Other theft131.5818.18%
Anti-social behaviour40.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.23-40.00%
Other crime30.17200.00%
Burglary20.17-33.33%
Public order20.11-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.11-66.67%
Shoplifting20.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.11-66.67%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences334.510.00%
Other theft111.860.00%
Public order80.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.450.00%
Vehicle crime60.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.340.00%
Possession of weapons30.280.00%
Burglary30.170.00%
Drugs20.170.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20247
June 202410
May 20249
April 20247
March 20246
February 20249
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 202411
June 20244
May 20248
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 202414
February 20246
January 20248
December 20232
November 202321
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 432 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202445
July 202444
June 202431
May 202438
April 202436
March 202434
February 202435
January 202438
December 202317
November 202324
October 202328
September 202333

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 202410
February 20244
January 20249
December 20232
November 202310
October 202313
September 202311

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 202411
June 20249
May 20248
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20241
March 202411
February 20248
January 20244
December 20231
November 20237
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST18 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Callow Hill Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Amerton Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. The Uplands
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bruton Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Gay Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Winnow Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Till View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Abbey Fields
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Nursery Way
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Tixall Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Holdiford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Beacon Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Avondale Circle
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Oberton Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Audlem Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bupton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Spring Farm Grange
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Shredicote Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Wood Eaton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Rectory Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Steps Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Ash Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bury Ring
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Meadow Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Oscote Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. B5405
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Five Lanes Ends
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Pasture Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Andrus Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Creswell Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1