MEREDITH CLOSE, DE14 2SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DE14 2SL

MEREDITH CLOSE, DE14 2SL, East Staffordshire has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.14 per 1,000 population. This DE14 2SL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DE14 postcode area, which has experienced 386 crimes and a crime rate of 10.85 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DE14 2SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DE14 2SL, encompassing approximately 3295 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DE14 2SL area, explore the DE14 2SL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DE14 2SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ruskin Place with total crimes: 6
  • Eton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Sydney Street with total crimes: 4

MEREDITH CLOSE, DE14 2SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.148.70%
Criminal damage and arson47.5933.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.21100.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Public order10.30-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.4476.92%
Public order56.9866.67%
Other theft31.52-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9150.00%
Burglary30.91200.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.10-35.00%
Other theft43.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.210.00%
Public order31.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-60.00%
Shoplifting20.61-50.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.17-16.67%
Vehicle crime96.07125.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.7325.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5233.33%
Shoplifting41.21100.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.4460.00%
Vehicle crime47.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.21-20.00%
Public order31.2150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-25.00%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.10-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson54.55150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.520.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Shoplifting20.61100.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.5072.73%
Vehicle crime35.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91100.00%
Shoplifting10.61-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.59-63.33%
Shoplifting53.34150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.52-20.00%
Other theft21.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Robbery10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.8730.43%
Anti-social behaviour59.10-50.00%
Public order31.52-62.50%
Shoplifting20.91-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.0821.05%
Anti-social behaviour106.9811.11%
Public order83.0333.33%
Shoplifting52.43400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.520.00%
Robbery21.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.35-36.67%
Anti-social behaviour95.7612.50%
Public order62.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.82-20.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.3842.86%
Anti-social behaviour89.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.43150.00%
Public order31.52-50.00%
Other theft30.91200.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.620.00%
Public order66.370.00%
Burglary21.820.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202423
May 202413
April 202420
March 202424
February 202415
January 202419
December 202311
November 202330
October 202323
September 202319
August 202330
July 202321

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20238
September 20236
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 202310
September 20239
August 20238

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20249
March 20244
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DE14 2SL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ruskin Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons2
  • 2. Eton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Sydney Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Jeque Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Barker Round Way
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Thornley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hunter Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Chesterton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Panama Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Castilla Place
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Horninglow Croft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Chaucer Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wordsworth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Masefield Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Barley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Albion Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Shelley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Stafford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1