RICHARDS AVENUE, ST16 3FE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST16 3FE

RICHARDS AVENUE, ST16 3FE, Stafford has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.78 per 1,000 population. This ST16 3FE 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 3FE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST16 3FE, encompassing approximately 3540 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST16 3FE area, explore the ST16 3FE Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST16 3FE area, visit the ST16 3FE House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

ST16 3FE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blakiston Street with total crimes: 3
  • Mynors Street with total crimes: 3
  • Cull Avenue with total crimes: 2

RICHARDS AVENUE, ST16 3FE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.7812.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.5433.33%
Public order41.13-20.00%
Other theft31.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.37-42.86%
Public order52.26150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.3440.00%
Other theft33.95200.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-50.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Burglary10.56-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.19-16.67%
Burglary62.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.08-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.3950.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.47-40.00%
Public order44.24-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Shoplifting30.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-33.33%
Other crime10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.28-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.28177.78%
Public order97.06350.00%
Other theft42.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.850.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.06-59.09%
Other theft42.5433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.1350.00%
Shoplifting30.850.00%
Bicycle theft20.85100.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.58266.67%
Criminal damage and arson86.21700.00%
Other theft32.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Burglary10.56-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.37-25.00%
Burglary41.69100.00%
Shoplifting41.13300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-75.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.08-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.260.00%
Burglary21.13-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-66.67%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.730.00%
Vehicle crime54.240.00%
Other theft31.410.00%
Burglary30.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.850.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Shoplifting30.850.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20248
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202414
June 202410
May 202412
April 202415
March 202425
February 20249
January 202422
December 20236
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
April 20244
March 20249
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 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
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20243
February 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
October 20235

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Blakiston Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mynors Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Cull Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Aldrin Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Smallman Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Richards Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Thomas Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Knight Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Helen Sharman Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Tithe Barn Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Tithe Barn Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bedford Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1