ST16 3SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST16 3SA

ST16 3SA, Stafford has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.50 per 1,000 population. This ST16 3SA 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 (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST16 3SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST16 3SA, encompassing approximately 3333 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST16 3SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clifton Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Prescott Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Cambridge Street with total crimes: 3

ST16 3SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.50-31.25%
Public order73.30250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.10100.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.10100.00%
Public order24.800.00%
Burglary20.60-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.50-42.86%
Burglary62.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.30-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.20100.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.10-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson34.500.00%
Public order30.90-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-33.33%
Other crime10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.30-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.10118.18%
Other theft67.20100.00%
Public order61.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.80-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90200.00%
Burglary30.90-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.900.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.40-42.11%
Burglary53.30400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5033.33%
Other theft31.20200.00%
Bicycle theft20.90100.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.60280.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90200.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.60-28.57%
Burglary31.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.10-50.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.7075.00%
Vehicle crime54.2025.00%
Burglary31.500.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-60.00%
Public order20.60-60.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences87.500.00%
Public order52.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.500.00%
Vehicle crime41.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202416
June 20248
May 202414
April 202415
March 202424
February 202411
January 202419
December 20235
November 20237
October 202314
September 20238

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Clifton Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Prescott Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Cambridge Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Harris Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Salmond Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tithe Barn Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Richards Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Mynors Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Weston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Embry Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Littleton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1