WEST CLOSE, ST16 3TG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST16 3TG

WEST CLOSE, ST16 3TG, Stafford has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.88 per 1,000 population. This ST16 3TG 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 3TG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST16 3TG, encompassing approximately 2296 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-52.38% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ST16 3TG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Queensway with total crimes: 3
  • Mynors Street with total crimes: 3

WEST CLOSE, ST16 3TG 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 Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.88-52.38%
Public order34.35-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
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 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.24110.00%
Public order49.1433.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.74300.00%
Bicycle theft21.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-80.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%
Burglary10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.350.00%
Other theft32.180.00%
Public order31.31-62.50%
Shoplifting21.31-33.33%
Burglary10.87-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.1111.11%
Public order84.35700.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.180.00%
Shoplifting31.740.00%
Other theft31.3150.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Burglary20.870.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.66-35.71%
Other theft23.920.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.93-33.33%
Shoplifting56.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1850.00%
Bicycle theft21.310.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-33.33%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Public order10.44-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.5461.54%
Public order59.14400.00%
Other theft42.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31-33.33%
Drugs10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.93-13.33%
Shoplifting55.66400.00%
Other theft42.1833.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.74-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.31-33.33%
Burglary10.870.00%
Public order10.44-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6125.00%
Public order32.18200.00%
Bicycle theft31.31200.00%
Other theft31.31200.00%
Shoplifting11.31-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.8811.11%
Shoplifting54.35400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.180.00%
Other theft11.74-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Public order10.44-66.67%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.88-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson53.92150.00%
Public order32.18-25.00%
Drugs21.310.00%
Burglary20.87-33.33%
Other theft20.87-50.00%
Shoplifting10.87-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.720.00%
Other theft46.09100.00%
Public order41.740.00%
Shoplifting41.74100.00%
Vehicle crime41.740.00%
Burglary31.740.00%
Drugs21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-81.82%
Robbery20.87100.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.090.00%
Vehicle crime44.790.00%
Public order41.740.00%
Shoplifting21.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Bicycle theft20.870.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202421
July 202410
June 202410
May 20249
April 202414
March 202421
February 202413
January 202415
December 202310
November 20239
October 202314
September 202314

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
October 20232
September 202311

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
September 20231

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
April 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Queensway
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Mynors Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. West Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Cull Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Thomas Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Lammascote Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bedford Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1