ST16 3WA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST16 3WA

ST16 3WA, Stafford has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.74 per 1,000 population. This ST16 3WA 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 3WA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST16 3WA, encompassing approximately 4235 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST16 3WA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edison Road with total crimes: 11
  • Dreieich Close with total crimes: 4
  • Blakiston Street with total crimes: 3

ST16 3WA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.74100.00%
Public order36.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Other theft20.47-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-80.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.08-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour53.0766.67%
Other theft31.180.00%
Public order30.7150.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.6713.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.01-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Public order20.47-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.55-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour43.54-55.56%
Burglary40.9433.33%
Public order30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.50-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour93.78125.00%
Burglary32.120.00%
Other theft30.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.37-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.25300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-33.33%
Other theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Public order10.24-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.5025.00%
Public order54.7266.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.1850.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-83.33%
Burglary10.24-83.33%
Other theft10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.21-40.74%
Anti-social behaviour63.78-14.29%
Burglary61.42100.00%
Other theft31.420.00%
Public order30.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.62800.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.37250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.65100.00%
Burglary30.9450.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.31-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Burglary20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-50.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.72-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.89-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.540.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202413
July 202417
June 202415
May 202416
April 202418
March 202420
February 202416
January 202427
December 20233
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241

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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Edison Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Other theft1
  • 2. Dreieich Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Blakiston Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Aldrin Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Smallman Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Borona Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Knight Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Helen Sharman Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Newall Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Beaconside Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Maresfield Drive
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. The Charnley
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Barras Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tithe Barn Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Prospect Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Newton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1