KNIGHT AVENUE, ST16 3QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST16 3QA

KNIGHT AVENUE, ST16 3QA, Stafford has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.66 per 1,000 population. This ST16 3QA 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 3QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST16 3QA, encompassing approximately 3709 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

ST16 3QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blakiston Street with total crimes: 3
  • Cull Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Aldrin Close with total crimes: 2

KNIGHT AVENUE, ST16 3QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.6625.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.7033.33%
Public order31.08-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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 offences84.85-50.00%
Public order52.16150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.0133.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.31200.00%
Burglary20.81-60.00%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Other theft10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.28-25.00%
Burglary53.24150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.35-40.00%
Public order30.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.016.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.31400.00%
Burglary21.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.74-16.67%
Public order34.04-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-33.33%
Other crime10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.7150.00%
Public order64.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.62200.00%
Bicycle theft20.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-50.00%
Burglary20.54-60.00%
Other theft20.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.09-45.45%
Burglary53.24150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.35-42.86%
Other theft31.080.00%
Public order30.8150.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.981000.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.93600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.89100.00%
Burglary20.54-50.00%
Public order20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary42.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.08-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.16-50.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.28128.57%
Anti-social behaviour44.31-33.33%
Public order21.08-50.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.890.00%
Vehicle crime41.620.00%
Public order41.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202416
June 202412
May 202416
April 202415
March 202418
February 202412
January 202422
December 20232
November 20238
October 202316
September 20237

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20247
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
November 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Blakiston Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cull Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Aldrin Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Smallman Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Richards Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Knight Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Helen Sharman Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Salisbury Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Newall Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Beaconside Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Barras Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Tithe Barn Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Tithe Barn Road
    Total1
    Other crime1