ST16 1BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST16 1BZ

ST16 1BZ, Stafford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.35 per 1,000 population. This ST16 1BZ 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 1BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST16 1BZ, encompassing approximately 1769 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST16 1BZ area, explore the ST16 1BZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST16 1BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Simpson Close with total crimes: 3
  • Second Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Pitt Street with total crimes: 2

ST16 1BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.35133.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.960.00%
Bicycle theft21.130.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.52-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.26-57.14%
Vehicle crime11.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.570.00%
Other theft53.96150.00%
Shoplifting52.83150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.700.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.9140.00%
Other theft23.960.00%
Shoplifting21.130.00%
Robbery11.130.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.83100.00%
Shoplifting21.130.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.3542.86%
Vehicle crime25.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.35-30.00%
Other theft23.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Burglary11.13-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences109.04400.00%
Burglary35.650.00%
Other crime11.700.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.26100.00%
Other theft21.130.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.57-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.52-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.26-33.33%
Other theft11.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 202410
February 20247
January 202410
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Simpson Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Second Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pitt Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Alliance Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Young Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Warrens Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Brooklands Grove
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Charles Cotton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1