CHURCH CLOSE, ST15 8BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST15 8BP

CHURCH CLOSE, ST15 8BP, Stafford has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.42 per 1,000 population. This ST15 8BP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST15 postcode area, which has experienced 144 crimes and a crime rate of 6.25 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST15 8BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST15 8BP, encompassing approximately 1695 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST15 8BP area, explore the ST15 8BP Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST15 8BP area, visit the ST15 8BP House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

ST15 8BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Stafford Street with total crimes: 7
  • The Hempbutts with total crimes: 6

CHURCH CLOSE, ST15 8BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1222.42-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.080.00%
Shoplifting35.90-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.77200.00%
Robbery31.770.00%
Other theft31.77-40.00%
Public order21.77-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1528.3266.67%
Anti-social behaviour108.85-23.08%
Public order85.90100.00%
Shoplifting74.72250.00%
Other theft54.1366.67%
Theft from the person12.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1321.83550.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.67-25.00%
Public order45.31-42.86%
Other theft32.36200.00%
Burglary21.770.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.930.00%
Public order77.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.77-77.78%
Shoplifting21.18100.00%
Other theft11.18-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.08125.00%
Public order75.31250.00%
Other theft24.13-75.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft815.34300.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.5433.33%
Vehicle crime22.360.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Shoplifting11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.08-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.36-50.00%
Other theft21.770.00%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Shoplifting11.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.29166.67%
Anti-social behaviour69.440.00%
Public order33.54200.00%
Vehicle crime21.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Burglary10.59-66.67%
Drugs10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.2120.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.54-33.33%
Burglary33.540.00%
Other theft11.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.39-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour55.3125.00%
Burglary32.950.00%
Public order21.770.00%
Other theft11.18-66.67%
Drugs10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.3427.27%
Anti-social behaviour48.26-42.86%
Other theft32.3650.00%
Shoplifting11.77-50.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.59-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.490.00%
Vehicle crime44.130.00%
Possession of weapons32.360.00%
Other theft21.770.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202415
June 20249
May 202412
April 202412
March 20246
February 20244
January 202416
December 20236
November 20239
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202410
June 202413
May 20242
April 20249
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20248
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231
September 20233

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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
October 20231
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Stafford Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. The Hempbutts
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Abbey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Millers Gate
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Ash Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Christchurch Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Sycamore Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Elm Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. A520
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1