THE CLOSE, ST16 1BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST16 1BN

THE CLOSE, ST16 1BN, Stafford has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.01 per 1,000 population. This ST16 1BN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST16 postcode area, which has experienced 341 crimes and a crime rate of 10.14 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST16 1BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST16 1BN, encompassing approximately 633 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST16 1BN area, explore the ST16 1BN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST16 1BN area, visit the ST16 1BN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST16 1BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wordsworth Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Rotherwood Drive with total crimes: 2

THE CLOSE, ST16 1BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1330.01116.67%
Possession of weapons220.53100.00%
Other theft13.160.00%
Burglary11.580.00%
Other crime11.580.00%
Shoplifting11.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences622.11-62.50%
Public order49.48100.00%
Robbery16.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1634.7577.78%
Public order225.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.160.00%
Other theft13.16-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences930.01-10.00%
Other theft414.22300.00%
Burglary26.32100.00%
Other crime13.160.00%
Public order11.580.00%
Drugs11.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.85-37.50%
Public order115.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%
Burglary11.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.58-50.00%
Other crime11.58-50.00%
Shoplifting11.580.00%
Other theft11.58-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1644.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour325.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.74100.00%
Other crime23.16-33.33%
Public order23.160.00%
Other theft23.160.00%
Robbery13.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1637.91-5.88%
Other crime325.270.00%
Public order24.74-60.00%
Shoplifting13.160.00%
Burglary11.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.58-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1753.716.25%
Public order526.8566.67%
Criminal damage and arson47.90100.00%
Other theft36.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.740.00%
Vehicle crime13.160.00%
Shoplifting11.580.00%
Drugs11.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1641.07166.67%
Public order325.27200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.160.00%
Burglary13.160.00%
Drugs11.58-50.00%
Other theft11.58-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences628.43-68.42%
Other theft39.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.74100.00%
Drugs23.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.16-75.00%
Public order11.580.00%
Possession of weapons11.580.00%
Shoplifting11.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1947.3926.67%
Anti-social behaviour430.01100.00%
Burglary26.320.00%
Public order13.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.580.00%
Drugs11.580.00%
Other theft11.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1536.3350.00%
Public order223.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.16100.00%
Other theft13.160.00%
Bicycle theft11.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.690.00%
Shoplifting215.800.00%
Public order13.160.00%
Possession of weapons11.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20246
June 202416
May 20249
April 202410
March 202416
February 202416
January 202417
December 202316
November 20236
October 202319
September 202315
August 202310

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
August 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST16 1BN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wordsworth Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Rotherwood Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Swinburne Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Vaughan Way
    Total2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 6. Dryden Crescent
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Othello Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Masefield Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Eliot Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Tudor Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. The Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1