ST15 8JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST15 8JY

ST15 8JY, Stafford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.00 per 1,000 population. This ST15 8JY 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 8JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST15 8JY, encompassing approximately 1889 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

ST15 8JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Millers Gate with total crimes: 2
  • Chandlers Way with total crimes: 1

ST15 8JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.00600.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.71-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour32.12-40.00%
Theft from the person11.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-80.00%
Public order10.53-88.89%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.17180.00%
Public order97.41350.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.76-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.65400.00%
Burglary22.65-33.33%
Other crime21.060.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.65250.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.71-16.67%
Burglary32.650.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Shoplifting10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.47-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.18-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Shoplifting21.060.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.1714.29%
Anti-social behaviour64.23100.00%
Burglary33.18200.00%
Other theft21.59-33.33%
Public order21.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.1216.67%
Other theft33.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.590.00%
Public order31.590.00%
Shoplifting21.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Burglary11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.350.00%
Public order33.180.00%
Bicycle theft11.590.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Robbery21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-66.67%
Other theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.7020.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.350.00%
Shoplifting31.59200.00%
Public order21.59100.00%
Burglary21.06-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.5342.86%
Burglary35.290.00%
Drugs21.590.00%
Other theft11.06-75.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.00-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.7125.00%
Other theft42.65300.00%
Vehicle crime12.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.290.00%
Public order12.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202414
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 202312
November 202310
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20249
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Millers Gate
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chandlers Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Christchurch Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Oulton Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Berkeley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. A520
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Crown Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1