PRINCES STREET, ST16 2BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST16 2BT

PRINCES STREET, ST16 2BT, Stafford has recorded a total of 97 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 67.09 per 1,000 population. This ST16 2BT 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 2BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST16 2BT, encompassing approximately 1445 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST16 2BT area, explore the ST16 2BT Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST16 2BT area, visit the ST16 2BT House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-30.61% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)

ST16 2BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • St Martin'S Place with total crimes: 9

PRINCES STREET, ST16 2BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3467.09-30.61%
Anti-social behaviour1523.52-44.44%
Public order1210.37-29.41%
Shoplifting118.30-60.71%
Other theft77.61250.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.84-33.33%
Drugs44.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons32.7750.00%
Burglary32.07-25.00%
Other crime12.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49105.1348.48%
Shoplifting2833.8940.00%
Anti-social behaviour2719.3728.57%
Public order1718.67142.86%
Criminal damage and arson911.7612.50%
Drugs86.220.00%
Burglary45.53300.00%
Vehicle crime22.770.00%
Other theft21.38100.00%
Possession of weapons21.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.38-50.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3367.09-29.79%
Anti-social behaviour2122.8250.00%
Shoplifting2014.525.26%
Criminal damage and arson813.83300.00%
Public order75.53-36.36%
Possession of weapons34.84200.00%
Bicycle theft22.07-60.00%
Burglary11.38-66.67%
Other theft10.69-80.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4779.5414.63%
Shoplifting1932.51-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour1413.1416.67%
Public order119.6857.14%
Other theft57.61-28.57%
Bicycle theft53.46-50.00%
Burglary33.4650.00%
Other crime32.070.00%
Drugs22.07-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson21.38-80.00%
Robbery21.38100.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.69-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4189.2264.00%
Shoplifting2628.368.33%
Anti-social behaviour1217.989.09%
Bicycle theft108.30150.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.9266.67%
Drugs96.9228.57%
Other theft76.2240.00%
Public order74.84-12.50%
Possession of weapons24.840.00%
Burglary21.380.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2565.718.70%
Shoplifting2417.2971.43%
Anti-social behaviour1116.6010.00%
Public order87.61-20.00%
Drugs75.53-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.840.00%
Other theft54.15-28.57%
Bicycle theft43.460.00%
Burglary22.77100.00%
Possession of weapons21.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2363.63-37.84%
Shoplifting1415.91-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour109.6842.86%
Public order106.920.00%
Drugs86.9233.33%
Other theft75.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.84-53.85%
Robbery54.1525.00%
Bicycle theft43.4633.33%
Possession of weapons32.770.00%
Burglary12.07-80.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3778.8523.33%
Shoplifting1825.5912.50%
Criminal damage and arson1312.45225.00%
Public order108.990.00%
Other theft76.92-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour74.84-56.25%
Drugs64.84-14.29%
Burglary54.150.00%
Robbery43.460.00%
Bicycle theft32.77-50.00%
Possession of weapons32.0750.00%
Other crime12.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3074.01-30.23%
Anti-social behaviour1620.7514.29%
Shoplifting1611.07-15.79%
Public order1011.07-16.67%
Other theft96.92-18.18%
Drugs76.2240.00%
Bicycle theft64.84200.00%
Burglary54.1566.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.46-55.56%
Possession of weapons22.770.00%
Theft from the person21.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4383.69-6.52%
Shoplifting1929.7472.73%
Anti-social behaviour1413.14-22.22%
Public order129.689.09%
Other theft118.30120.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.6128.57%
Drugs56.22-16.67%
Burglary33.460.00%
Bicycle theft22.070.00%
Possession of weapons21.38-60.00%
Robbery11.38-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4684.3821.05%
Anti-social behaviour1831.8263.64%
Shoplifting1112.45-42.11%
Public order117.61-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson77.610.00%
Drugs64.840.00%
Other theft54.150.00%
Possession of weapons53.46150.00%
Burglary33.4650.00%
Vehicle crime32.07-25.00%
Bicycle theft22.07-33.33%
Robbery21.38100.00%
Other crime21.38100.00%
Theft from the person11.38-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3879.540.00%
Shoplifting1926.280.00%
Public order1213.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.610.00%
Drugs64.840.00%
Other theft54.150.00%
Theft from the person43.460.00%
Vehicle crime42.770.00%
Bicycle theft32.770.00%
Burglary22.070.00%
Possession of weapons21.380.00%
Robbery11.380.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202427
June 202421
May 202414
April 202412
March 202411
February 202410
January 20247
December 202316
November 202314
October 202318
September 202311

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 202311
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 225 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202428
June 202420
May 202419
April 202426
March 202424
February 202414
January 202418
December 202316
November 202319
October 202311
September 202319

A total of 446 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202434
July 202449
June 202433
May 202447
April 202441
March 202425
February 202423
January 202437
December 202330
November 202343
October 202346
September 202338

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202417
June 20247
May 202411
April 20247
March 20248
February 202410
January 202410
December 202310
November 202312
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20249
June 20248
May 20242
April 202410
March 20246
February 20246
January 202413
December 20234
November 20239
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
May 20242
April 20249
March 20247
February 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 202410
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20245
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST16 2BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bridge Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total11
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Drugs1
  • 3. St Martin'S Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gaolgate Street
    Total8
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tipping Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Mill Bank
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Salter Street
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Malt Mill Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Glover Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Broad Eye
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Mary'S Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Police Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Chell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Water Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Waterfront Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Stafford
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Red Lion Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Snow Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Castle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Peel Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Earl Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. South Walls
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1