NORTH WALLS, ST16 3AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST16 3AD

NORTH WALLS, ST16 3AD, Stafford has recorded a total of 110 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 58.55 per 1,000 population. This ST16 3AD 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 3AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST16 3AD, encompassing approximately 1878 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST16 3AD area, explore the ST16 3AD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-28.89% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)

ST16 3AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • St Martin'S Place with total crimes: 13

NORTH WALLS, ST16 3AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3258.55-28.89%
Shoplifting1817.0338.46%
Public order169.5814.29%
Criminal damage and arson138.52116.67%
Anti-social behaviour96.92-30.77%
Other theft64.790.00%
Theft from the person33.190.00%
Other crime31.60200.00%
Bicycle theft31.60200.00%
Drugs21.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Robbery21.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4557.492.27%
Public order1423.95-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour137.45-50.00%
Shoplifting136.92-58.06%
Other theft66.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.19-25.00%
Drugs43.19-42.86%
Burglary32.1350.00%
Possession of weapons21.60100.00%
Other crime11.06-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4476.6518.92%
Shoplifting3123.4219.23%
Anti-social behaviour2616.5036.84%
Public order1713.8488.89%
Criminal damage and arson89.050.00%
Drugs74.260.00%
Vehicle crime33.730.00%
Other crime31.600.00%
Burglary21.60100.00%
Bicycle theft11.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.53-66.67%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3756.42-27.45%
Shoplifting2619.6952.94%
Anti-social behaviour1913.8458.33%
Public order910.11-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson84.7960.00%
Possession of weapons34.2650.00%
Bicycle theft21.600.00%
Burglary11.06-66.67%
Other theft10.53-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5160.1518.60%
Shoplifting1727.15-50.00%
Public order139.0562.50%
Anti-social behaviour126.9220.00%
Other theft56.3925.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.66-44.44%
Burglary32.6650.00%
Bicycle theft21.60-80.00%
Other crime21.06100.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Robbery11.060.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4367.6043.33%
Shoplifting3422.8917.24%
Anti-social behaviour1018.1011.11%
Bicycle theft105.32233.33%
Criminal damage and arson95.3280.00%
Public order84.79-11.11%
Other theft44.26-20.00%
Drugs32.13-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.60-33.33%
Burglary21.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3052.70-14.29%
Shoplifting2915.9770.59%
Public order915.44-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour94.79-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.79-50.00%
Other theft52.66-16.67%
Drugs42.66-33.33%
Bicycle theft32.13-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.6050.00%
Burglary21.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3560.15-12.50%
Shoplifting1718.63-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour159.0587.50%
Public order117.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.860.00%
Other theft65.32-14.29%
Drugs63.1920.00%
Bicycle theft43.1933.33%
Robbery42.1333.33%
Burglary22.13-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.06-33.33%
Theft from the person11.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4060.1521.21%
Shoplifting1921.29-13.64%
Public order1110.11-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson105.86233.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.32-52.94%
Other theft74.26-12.50%
Drugs53.7366.67%
Burglary32.66-40.00%
Bicycle theft31.60-40.00%
Possession of weapons31.600.00%
Robbery31.60200.00%
Other crime11.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3362.28-25.00%
Shoplifting2217.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour1711.7121.43%
Public order149.05-12.50%
Other theft87.450.00%
Burglary54.26150.00%
Bicycle theft52.6666.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.66-70.00%
Possession of weapons31.60200.00%
Drugs31.600.00%
Theft from the person21.600.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4466.00-2.22%
Shoplifting2223.4229.41%
Public order1611.7160.00%
Anti-social behaviour148.52-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson107.4511.11%
Other theft85.3260.00%
Drugs34.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.60200.00%
Burglary21.60-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.06-80.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4566.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour1823.950.00%
Shoplifting179.580.00%
Public order109.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.320.00%
Drugs64.790.00%
Other theft53.190.00%
Possession of weapons52.660.00%
Burglary32.660.00%
Other crime31.600.00%
Theft from the person11.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 170 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202426
June 202419
May 202412
April 202410
March 20249
February 202415
January 20248
December 202317
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 479 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202445
July 202444
June 202437
May 202451
April 202443
March 202430
February 202435
January 202440
December 202333
November 202344
October 202345

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245
April 20249
March 20245
February 202410
January 202410
December 20233
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 148 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
July 202417
June 20249
May 202413
April 20248
March 20249
February 202411
January 202411
December 202314
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 265 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
July 202431
June 202426
May 202417
April 202434
March 202429
February 202417
January 202419
December 202322
November 202322
October 202317

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 202410
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20238
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
October 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST16 3AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bridge Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 3. St Martin'S Place
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Tipping Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hospital
    Total7
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gaolgate Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 8. St Georges Parkway
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Gaol Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 10. Salter Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mill Bank
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Water Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 14. Queensway
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Waterfront Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Police Station
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Patron Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Bull Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Glover Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Snow Hill
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. St Mary'S Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Earl Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Malt Mill Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. South Walls
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Lammascote Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Pilgrim Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Nightclub
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1