HIGH STREET, ST15 8AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST15 8AJ

HIGH STREET, ST15 8AJ, Stafford has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.63 per 1,000 population. This ST15 8AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST15 postcode area, which has experienced 137 crimes and a crime rate of 5.95 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST15 8AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST15 8AJ, encompassing approximately 1890 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST15 8AJ area, explore the ST15 8AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)

ST15 8AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Granville Square with total crimes: 4
  • Christchurch Way with total crimes: 3

HIGH STREET, ST15 8AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.63-16.67%
Drugs75.29600.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.70-45.45%
Other theft43.1733.33%
Public order42.1233.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.120.00%
Shoplifting31.59-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1223.80-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour116.3557.14%
Shoplifting95.8212.50%
Criminal damage and arson34.760.00%
Other theft31.59-25.00%
Public order31.59-72.73%
Robbery21.590.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1726.9854.55%
Public order118.99120.00%
Shoplifting85.82300.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.23-56.25%
Other theft43.700.00%
Bicycle theft12.120.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1623.80433.33%
Violence and sexual offences118.46-21.43%
Public order55.82150.00%
Other theft42.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.120.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Shoplifting21.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.87-22.22%
Shoplifting47.41300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.12-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson31.59200.00%
Other theft21.59-50.00%
Public order21.06-75.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1826.4563.64%
Anti-social behaviour119.5283.33%
Public order85.82166.67%
Burglary44.23100.00%
Other theft42.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.53-66.67%
Robbery10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.9983.33%
Other theft85.82300.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.23200.00%
Shoplifting33.17200.00%
Public order31.590.00%
Burglary21.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.52-66.67%
Burglary33.1750.00%
Public order31.590.00%
Other theft21.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.5128.57%
Anti-social behaviour49.52-50.00%
Public order32.120.00%
Burglary21.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Drugs21.06100.00%
Other theft11.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.53-66.67%
Robbery10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.0416.67%
Anti-social behaviour87.4133.33%
Burglary44.23-20.00%
Public order32.1250.00%
Shoplifting31.59200.00%
Other theft21.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Drugs10.53-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.40-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.350.00%
Burglary53.170.00%
Drugs32.640.00%
Public order21.59100.00%
Other theft11.06-80.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.930.00%
Other theft53.170.00%
Shoplifting12.640.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20247
June 202416
May 20243
April 202411
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 202417
June 202411
May 202414
April 202418
March 202411
February 20246
January 202418
December 202314
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20248
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 202411
June 20245
May 20242
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20248
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST15 8AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Granville Square
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Christchurch Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Abbey Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 7. Sycamore Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Hempbutts
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Crown Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stafford Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stafford Close
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 12. Millers Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Radford Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. King'S Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. The Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Redhill Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Church Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1