ST16 3LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST16 3LG

ST16 3LG, Stafford has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.94 per 1,000 population. This ST16 3LG 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 3LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST16 3LG, encompassing approximately 2285 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-58.06% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

ST16 3LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Hospital with total crimes: 7
  • Queensway with total crimes: 3

ST16 3LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.94-58.06%
Public order85.69100.00%
Shoplifting63.50200.00%
Other theft32.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.31-25.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.8882.35%
Public order413.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.75300.00%
Bicycle theft31.75200.00%
Shoplifting21.31-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-60.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.5054.55%
Shoplifting67.44-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour52.63-16.67%
Public order42.19-55.56%
Other crime21.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Other theft20.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1422.32366.67%
Violence and sexual offences116.130.00%
Public order94.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.94500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.63-25.00%
Burglary31.310.00%
Other theft31.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.38-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson44.8133.33%
Shoplifting31.75-78.57%
Other theft31.310.00%
Public order31.310.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.25-29.17%
Shoplifting147.4455.56%
Public order36.13-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.3150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-50.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2424.0714.29%
Shoplifting910.5012.50%
Public order73.94133.33%
Other theft63.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.75-66.67%
Drugs10.88-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.070.00%
Shoplifting89.1933.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.63-14.29%
Other theft42.6333.33%
Bicycle theft31.75-25.00%
Public order31.31-25.00%
Drugs21.31100.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.0740.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.190.00%
Shoplifting63.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.63500.00%
Bicycle theft42.63300.00%
Public order41.75-20.00%
Other theft31.7550.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.8815.38%
Shoplifting126.56200.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.25600.00%
Public order53.06-44.44%
Burglary22.190.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Drugs20.88-33.33%
Robbery10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-80.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.94-40.91%
Public order95.6928.57%
Criminal damage and arson53.94150.00%
Shoplifting42.19-60.00%
Drugs31.7550.00%
Bicycle theft21.310.00%
Burglary20.88-33.33%
Other theft20.88-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2228.010.00%
Shoplifting109.630.00%
Public order74.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.060.00%
Other theft42.630.00%
Vehicle crime41.750.00%
Burglary31.750.00%
Drugs21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202431
July 202417
June 202411
May 202411
April 202417
March 202424
February 202421
January 202421
December 202315
November 202313
October 202322

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 20249
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20246
June 202414
May 20243
April 202414
March 20249
February 20248
January 20246
December 202312
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 3 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
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total7
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Queensway
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Mynors Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. West Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Police Station
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Patron Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. St Thomas Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. South Walls
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Lammascote Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Tithe Barn Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bedford Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1