ST16 3ZH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST16 3ZH

ST16 3ZH, Stafford has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 56.71 per 1,000 population. This ST16 3ZH 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 3ZH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST16 3ZH, encompassing approximately 617 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST16 3ZH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • St Leonard'S Avenue with total crimes: 4

ST16 3ZH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1656.7145.45%
Shoplifting725.9275.00%
Public order411.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.48-25.00%
Other crime14.860.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1151.85120.00%
Criminal damage and arson417.82300.00%
Public order46.4833.33%
Shoplifting46.48100.00%
Bicycle theft26.48100.00%
Burglary23.24100.00%
Robbery23.240.00%
Other theft23.24100.00%
Drugs13.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences530.78-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour58.10150.00%
Public order38.10-62.50%
Shoplifting24.86-50.00%
Bicycle theft13.240.00%
Burglary11.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.62-50.00%
Other theft11.62-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order843.75700.00%
Violence and sexual offences612.96-14.29%
Shoplifting49.72-33.33%
Other theft36.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.24100.00%
Vehicle crime23.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences727.540.00%
Shoplifting611.34100.00%
Other theft29.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.24-50.00%
Public order11.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences732.4016.67%
Burglary411.340.00%
Shoplifting36.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.86-50.00%
Other theft23.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.240.00%
Theft from the person11.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences624.30-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour49.720.00%
Other theft26.48100.00%
Drugs13.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.62-50.00%
Public order11.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences940.51-60.87%
Anti-social behaviour414.58-20.00%
Burglary36.4850.00%
Shoplifting34.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.86100.00%
Bicycle theft13.24-50.00%
Drugs11.620.00%
Other theft11.620.00%
Public order11.62-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2361.57360.00%
Anti-social behaviour537.2666.67%
Bicycle theft28.10100.00%
Public order23.24100.00%
Burglary23.240.00%
Shoplifting13.24-50.00%
Other theft11.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%
Robbery11.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences519.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.100.00%
Shoplifting24.860.00%
Bicycle theft13.240.00%
Public order11.62-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences532.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.10300.00%
Public order36.48-50.00%
Drugs24.860.00%
Other theft23.24-33.33%
Burglary23.24100.00%
Bicycle theft13.240.00%
Possession of weapons11.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1046.990.00%
Public order616.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.720.00%
Other theft36.480.00%
Shoplifting24.860.00%
Drugs23.240.00%
Burglary13.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20247
March 20246
February 20249
January 202423
December 20235
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20244
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. St Leonard'S Avenue
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. West Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Christopher Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Queensville Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. The Oval
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lichfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1