ST16 9ZQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST16 9ZQ

ST16 9ZQ, Stafford has recorded a total of 137 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 184.02 per 1,000 population. This ST16 9ZQ 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 9ZQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST16 9ZQ, encompassing approximately 744 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST16 9ZQ area, explore the ST16 9ZQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-2.44% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)

ST16 9ZQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 30
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 16

ST16 9ZQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40184.02-2.44%
Shoplifting2553.7366.67%
Public order1933.5835.71%
Criminal damage and arson1425.5255.56%
Anti-social behaviour1418.807.69%
Other theft918.8012.50%
Drugs412.09-20.00%
Other crime35.370.00%
Bicycle theft34.0350.00%
Theft from the person24.030.00%
Robbery22.690.00%
Possession of weapons12.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41147.75-24.07%
Shoplifting1555.07-50.00%
Public order1420.15-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour1318.80-53.57%
Criminal damage and arson917.4628.57%
Other theft812.09700.00%
Drugs510.75-37.50%
Burglary26.720.00%
Bicycle theft22.69100.00%
Possession of weapons12.69-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54208.2080.00%
Shoplifting3072.5315.38%
Anti-social behaviour2840.3012.00%
Public order1537.61200.00%
Drugs820.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson710.75-46.15%
Other crime39.400.00%
Burglary24.03100.00%
Possession of weapons22.690.00%
Vehicle crime22.690.00%
Bicycle theft12.69-50.00%
Theft from the person11.340.00%
Other theft11.34-50.00%
Robbery11.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30143.72-37.50%
Shoplifting2640.3030.00%
Anti-social behaviour2534.9278.57%
Criminal damage and arson1333.58550.00%
Public order517.46-44.44%
Bicycle theft26.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons22.690.00%
Other theft22.69-75.00%
Burglary12.69-50.00%
Theft from the person11.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48153.1229.73%
Shoplifting2064.47-39.39%
Anti-social behaviour1426.8640.00%
Public order918.8012.50%
Other theft812.09100.00%
Bicycle theft310.75-62.50%
Robbery24.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.69-77.78%
Burglary22.690.00%
Other crime22.69100.00%
Possession of weapons22.69100.00%
Drugs12.69-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37161.1848.00%
Shoplifting3349.7037.50%
Anti-social behaviour1044.33-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson913.43125.00%
Bicycle theft812.09166.67%
Public order810.7560.00%
Other theft410.75-42.86%
Drugs35.37-57.14%
Burglary24.030.00%
Theft from the person22.690.00%
Possession of weapons12.69-50.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Robbery11.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25126.2625.00%
Shoplifting2433.5826.32%
Anti-social behaviour1532.2436.36%
Drugs720.1540.00%
Other theft79.4016.67%
Public order59.40-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson46.72-50.00%
Bicycle theft35.370.00%
Burglary24.03-33.33%
Possession of weapons22.69-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20123.57-42.86%
Shoplifting1926.86-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour1125.5237.50%
Public order914.78-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson812.09-33.33%
Other theft610.75-57.14%
Drugs58.06-28.57%
Robbery46.72-20.00%
Bicycle theft35.37-25.00%
Burglary34.030.00%
Possession of weapons34.030.00%
Theft from the person14.030.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35173.276.06%
Shoplifting2047.01-16.67%
Public order1526.86-6.25%
Other theft1420.1516.67%
Criminal damage and arson1218.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour816.12-55.56%
Drugs710.750.00%
Robbery59.40400.00%
Bicycle theft46.72-20.00%
Burglary35.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons34.030.00%
Other crime24.030.00%
Vehicle crime12.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33178.64-23.26%
Shoplifting2444.33-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour1832.2420.00%
Public order1624.186.67%
Other theft1221.499.09%
Drugs716.1216.67%
Criminal damage and arson69.40-33.33%
Burglary68.06200.00%
Bicycle theft58.06150.00%
Possession of weapons36.7250.00%
Theft from the person24.030.00%
Robbery12.69-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43177.30-4.44%
Shoplifting2557.7625.00%
Anti-social behaviour1533.58-16.67%
Public order1520.157.14%
Other theft1120.1522.22%
Criminal damage and arson914.7812.50%
Drugs612.090.00%
Bicycle theft28.060.00%
Burglary22.69-33.33%
Possession of weapons22.69-60.00%
Robbery22.69100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45181.332.27%
Shoplifting2060.44-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour1826.8680.00%
Public order1424.1827.27%
Other theft918.80125.00%
Criminal damage and arson812.0914.29%
Drugs610.7550.00%
Possession of weapons58.06150.00%
Burglary36.72-25.00%
Other crime34.03200.00%
Vehicle crime24.03-50.00%
Theft from the person12.69-66.67%
Robbery11.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44161.180.00%
Shoplifting2459.100.00%
Public order1132.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour1014.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson713.430.00%
Drugs49.400.00%
Burglary45.370.00%
Vehicle crime45.370.00%
Other theft45.370.00%
Theft from the person35.370.00%
Possession of weapons24.030.00%
Robbery12.690.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 20247
June 202413
May 20242
April 20249
March 20244
February 20248
January 202412
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 155 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
July 202415
June 20245
May 20249
April 20248
March 20245
February 20249
January 202415
December 202316
November 202315
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 305 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202415
July 202430
June 202426
May 202420
April 202433
March 202424
February 202419
January 202420
December 202324
November 202325
October 202320
September 202324

A total of 495 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202441
July 202454
June 202430
May 202448
April 202437
March 202425
February 202420
January 202435
December 202333
November 202343
October 202345
September 202344

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202428
June 202425
May 202414
April 202410
March 202415
February 202411
January 20248
December 202318
November 202315
October 202318
September 202310

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
May 20241
April 20243
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20241
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20247
February 20246
January 202414
December 202312
November 202311
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST16 9ZQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total30
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total21
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
  • 3. Bridge Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. St Martin'S Place
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Tipping Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gaolgate Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 7. Salter Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mill Bank
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Water Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Queensway
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Cramer Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Waterfront Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Police Station
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Oval
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 15. Lichfield Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Friars' Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Middle Friars
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Friars' Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Park Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. St Mary'S Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Earl Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Malt Mill Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. South Walls
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Lammascote Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Pilgrim Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Nightclub
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Parker'S Croft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Station Road
    Total1
    Drugs1