RUSSELL STREET, ST16 2DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST16 2DU

RUSSELL STREET, ST16 2DU, Stafford has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 66.62 per 1,000 population. This ST16 2DU 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 (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST16 2DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST16 2DU, encompassing approximately 1230 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST16 2DU area, explore the ST16 2DU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)

ST16 2DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26
  • St Martin'S Place with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

RUSSELL STREET, ST16 2DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2366.624.55%
Shoplifting1718.6988.89%
Public order1113.8137.50%
Anti-social behaviour98.94-18.18%
Drugs67.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.87-16.67%
Other theft44.060.00%
Other crime23.250.00%
Bicycle theft21.620.00%
Possession of weapons11.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2253.62-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour1117.8722.22%
Shoplifting98.94-43.75%
Public order87.31-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson66.5020.00%
Other theft44.8733.33%
Drugs33.250.00%
Possession of weapons22.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.62-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2668.2452.94%
Shoplifting1621.1260.00%
Public order1113.00450.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.94-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson57.3166.67%
Burglary44.06300.00%
Drugs33.250.00%
Other theft32.44200.00%
Possession of weapons32.440.00%
Vehicle crime22.440.00%
Other crime11.620.00%
Robbery10.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1743.87-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour1413.8155.56%
Shoplifting1011.37-9.09%
Possession of weapons38.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4450.00%
Public order22.44-66.67%
Bicycle theft21.62-33.33%
Burglary11.620.00%
Other theft10.81-66.67%
Theft from the person10.810.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2049.5617.65%
Shoplifting1116.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.940.00%
Public order67.3150.00%
Bicycle theft34.87-50.00%
Other theft32.44-40.00%
Drugs22.44-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.62-77.78%
Vehicle crime21.62100.00%
Robbery21.62100.00%
Other crime11.620.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2268.2410.00%
Violence and sexual offences1717.8713.33%
Criminal damage and arson913.81125.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.3112.50%
Drugs77.3116.67%
Bicycle theft65.6950.00%
Other theft54.87400.00%
Public order44.06-20.00%
Burglary23.25100.00%
Vehicle crime11.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2052.8153.85%
Violence and sexual offences1516.2515.38%
Anti-social behaviour812.1914.29%
Drugs66.5050.00%
Public order54.8766.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.060.00%
Bicycle theft43.25100.00%
Burglary13.250.00%
Other theft10.81-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1349.5644.44%
Shoplifting1310.5662.50%
Anti-social behaviour710.56133.33%
Robbery55.69150.00%
Drugs44.0633.33%
Other theft43.25-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson43.25-50.00%
Public order33.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons32.44200.00%
Bicycle theft22.44100.00%
Burglary11.62-66.67%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1148.7410.00%
Violence and sexual offences98.94-47.06%
Public order97.31-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.3160.00%
Shoplifting86.50-52.94%
Burglary36.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.44-80.00%
Drugs32.44-40.00%
Robbery22.440.00%
Other crime21.620.00%
Bicycle theft11.62-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1771.4913.33%
Violence and sexual offences1713.81-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour1513.8150.00%
Other theft1012.1925.00%
Public order108.1225.00%
Bicycle theft58.1266.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.0666.67%
Drugs54.0666.67%
Burglary24.06100.00%
Possession of weapons11.62-50.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1960.93-55.81%
Shoplifting1515.4487.50%
Anti-social behaviour1012.1942.86%
Other theft88.1260.00%
Public order86.50-20.00%
Bicycle theft36.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.44-50.00%
Drugs32.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.440.00%
Possession of weapons21.62-50.00%
Burglary11.62-50.00%
Robbery10.81-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4379.620.00%
Public order1034.930.00%
Shoplifting88.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.690.00%
Drugs64.870.00%
Other theft54.870.00%
Possession of weapons44.060.00%
Burglary23.250.00%
Vehicle crime21.620.00%
Robbery21.620.00%
Other crime21.620.00%
Bicycle theft11.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20249
June 202414
May 20249
April 20249
March 20248
February 20247
January 20243
December 202315
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 166 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
July 202416
June 202410
May 202411
April 202422
March 202420
February 202413
January 20248
December 202317
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202422
July 202426
June 202417
May 202420
April 202417
March 202415
February 202413
January 20249
December 202317
November 202319
October 202343

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20247
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202411
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20249
December 202310
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 202411
December 202310
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20249
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total26
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. St Martin'S Place
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gaolgate Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 5. Mill Bank
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Leys Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Water Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Mansell Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Broad Eye
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 11. Bull Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Jerningham Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Castle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Derby Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. St Mary'S Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Earl Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Pilgrim Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Nightclub
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Station Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Brunswick Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Rosewood Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1