RIVERWAY, ST16 3TH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST16 3TH

RIVERWAY, ST16 3TH, Stafford has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.32 per 1,000 population. This ST16 3TH 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 3TH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST16 3TH, encompassing approximately 1673 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

ST16 3TH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Queensway with total crimes: 3
  • Mynors Street with total crimes: 3

RIVERWAY, ST16 3TH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.32-14.29%
Public order67.17100.00%
Shoplifting63.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.59200.00%
Other theft21.79-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-75.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.1240.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.370.00%
Bicycle theft32.39200.00%
Public order31.7950.00%
Other theft31.7950.00%
Shoplifting21.79-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour11.20-80.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.9325.00%
Shoplifting75.98-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.180.00%
Other crime22.990.00%
Other theft21.20-33.33%
Public order21.20-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1023.91233.33%
Violence and sexual offences85.98-11.11%
Public order74.78600.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.99300.00%
Other theft32.3950.00%
Vehicle crime21.790.00%
Burglary11.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.16-10.00%
Shoplifting35.38-76.92%
Other theft21.790.00%
Public order11.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1321.51160.00%
Violence and sexual offences107.77-23.08%
Bicycle theft25.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20-33.33%
Public order21.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.20100.00%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In March 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 offences1317.9362.50%
Shoplifting57.77-37.50%
Other theft32.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.790.00%
Public order31.79200.00%
Drugs11.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.60-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting817.93166.67%
Violence and sexual offences84.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.78-40.00%
Burglary31.79200.00%
Other theft31.790.00%
Bicycle theft21.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20-75.00%
Public order11.20-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1626.3045.45%
Criminal damage and arson89.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.780.00%
Bicycle theft42.99300.00%
Shoplifting32.39-72.73%
Public order31.790.00%
Other theft31.79200.00%
Vehicle crime11.790.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1122.11175.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.57120.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.570.00%
Public order32.990.00%
Drugs21.790.00%
Other theft11.20-50.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.60-66.67%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson616.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.59-58.33%
Shoplifting42.99-60.00%
Public order32.39-57.14%
Burglary31.7950.00%
Bicycle theft21.790.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Other theft21.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1228.690.00%
Shoplifting107.170.00%
Public order75.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.180.00%
Other theft42.990.00%
Vehicle crime32.390.00%
Drugs21.790.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Robbery21.200.00%
Theft from the person11.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
October 20235

A total of 3 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
December 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20247
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243
April 202413
March 20245
February 20248
January 20243
December 202311
November 20234
October 202310

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 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20248
November 20236

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 202410
June 20248
May 20249
April 202410
March 202413
February 20248
January 202416
December 202311
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. St Thomas Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. The Oval
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Lichfield Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lammascote Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bedford Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Lichfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1