ST16 3WS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST16 3WS

ST16 3WS, Stafford has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.59 per 1,000 population. This ST16 3WS 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 3WS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST16 3WS, encompassing approximately 1079 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

ST16 3WS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Mill Bank with total crimes: 4

ST16 3WS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2155.5931.25%
Shoplifting919.46125.00%
Public order88.34300.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.4116.67%
Drugs46.4933.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.7133.33%
Other theft33.7150.00%
Other crime22.780.00%
Bicycle theft11.850.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%

In August 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 offences1635.21-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour614.8220.00%
Shoplifting45.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.710.00%
Drugs32.780.00%
Public order22.78-75.00%
Other theft21.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.85-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2251.8969.23%
Public order820.38300.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.41-50.00%
Burglary44.630.00%
Other theft43.71300.00%
Drugs33.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.7850.00%
Possession of weapons32.780.00%
Shoplifting22.780.00%
Robbery11.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1329.65-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour1012.0566.67%
Criminal damage and arson29.270.00%
Shoplifting21.850.00%
Public order21.85-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.85-75.00%
Other theft10.93-50.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1740.7713.33%
Anti-social behaviour615.7550.00%
Bicycle theft45.5633.33%
Drugs33.71-57.14%
Public order32.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.780.00%
Robbery21.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.85-60.00%
Other theft21.85-50.00%
Shoplifting21.85100.00%
Other crime11.850.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1543.5515.38%
Drugs713.9016.67%
Public order66.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.560.00%
Other theft44.63300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.71-55.56%
Bicycle theft33.710.00%
Possession of weapons12.780.00%
Shoplifting10.93-66.67%
Robbery10.930.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1340.77-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour912.05350.00%
Drugs68.34500.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.5666.67%
Bicycle theft34.630.00%
Shoplifting32.780.00%
Public order22.780.00%
Burglary11.850.00%
Other theft10.93-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences1425.9427.27%
Other theft412.97-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson33.71-57.14%
Possession of weapons32.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.78-33.33%
Robbery11.85-50.00%
Drugs10.93-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1150.96-31.25%
Other theft910.1928.57%
Public order88.3414.29%
Criminal damage and arson77.4175.00%
Shoplifting46.490.00%
Burglary33.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.78-70.00%
Drugs32.78-50.00%
Other crime22.780.00%
Robbery21.850.00%
Bicycle theft11.85-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1653.7423.08%
Anti-social behaviour1014.82233.33%
Other theft79.2775.00%
Public order76.4916.67%
Drugs66.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.56300.00%
Shoplifting43.71100.00%
Bicycle theft33.7150.00%
Burglary12.780.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1336.14-65.79%
Public order612.05-33.33%
Other theft45.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.710.00%
Vehicle crime22.78100.00%
Bicycle theft21.850.00%
Possession of weapons21.85-33.33%
Shoplifting21.850.00%
Drugs21.85-50.00%
Burglary11.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-80.00%
Robbery10.93-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3866.710.00%
Public order935.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.340.00%
Drugs44.630.00%
Other theft43.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.710.00%
Possession of weapons32.780.00%
Robbery22.780.00%
Shoplifting21.850.00%
Burglary11.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20248
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
July 202422
June 202413
May 202417
April 202415
March 202413
February 202414
January 202411
December 202316
November 202313
October 202338

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20249
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246
April 20244
March 20249
February 20242
January 20243
December 202310
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total21
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mill Bank
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Leys Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Water Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Mansell Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Broad Eye
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 8. Friars' Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Middle Friars
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Friars' Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Castle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Derby Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. St Mary'S Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Earl Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Pilgrim Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Nightclub
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Station Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Brunswick Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Newport Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1