SPRUCE WAY, ST16 2TU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST16 2TU

SPRUCE WAY, ST16 2TU, Stafford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.69 per 1,000 population. This ST16 2TU 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 2TU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST16 2TU, encompassing approximately 1339 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ST16 2TU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Leys Close with total crimes: 3
  • Broad Eye with total crimes: 2

SPRUCE WAY, ST16 2TU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.730.00%
Public order22.24-33.33%
Drugs11.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.75-50.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.9325.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.240.00%
Public order32.240.00%
Possession of weapons22.240.00%
Shoplifting11.490.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.990.00%
Public order32.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.240.00%
Burglary21.490.00%
Shoplifting11.49-50.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.97-55.56%
Shoplifting22.99100.00%
Public order11.490.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.6850.00%
Drugs26.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.49-81.82%
Other theft21.490.00%
Vehicle crime21.49100.00%
Shoplifting11.49-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1120.15266.67%
Violence and sexual offences68.21-14.29%
Shoplifting44.48-42.86%
Other theft22.990.00%
Drugs11.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%
Public order10.75-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting716.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.23-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson35.23200.00%
Public order22.240.00%
Burglary21.490.00%
Bicycle theft11.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.9460.00%
Other theft25.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.490.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.45-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.730.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Shoplifting11.49-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.75-50.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other theft10.75-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-50.00%

In December 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 offences614.93100.00%
Other theft34.480.00%
Shoplifting32.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.24100.00%
Bicycle theft21.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Public order21.49100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft311.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.24-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.240.00%
Shoplifting21.490.00%
Burglary21.49100.00%
Bicycle theft11.490.00%
Public order10.75-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.420.00%
Public order66.720.00%
Shoplifting24.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Vehicle crime21.490.00%
Burglary11.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
February 20241

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20249
April 20246
March 20247
February 20248
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 202411
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Leys Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Broad Eye
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Rose Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Jerningham Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Castle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rosewood Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Cardinal Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1