AUSTIN FRIARS, ST17 4AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST17 4AP

AUSTIN FRIARS, ST17 4AP, Stafford has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.82 per 1,000 population. This ST17 4AP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST17 postcode area, which has experienced 240 crimes and a crime rate of 6.22 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST17 4AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST17 4AP, encompassing approximately 2247 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST17 4AP area, explore the ST17 4AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (17.39% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

ST17 4AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 16
  • Cramer Street with total crimes: 3

AUSTIN FRIARS, ST17 4AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2729.8217.39%
Shoplifting1012.02150.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.4560.00%
Public order83.5633.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.5666.67%
Other theft52.23150.00%
Bicycle theft22.230.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.36-32.35%
Public order610.24-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.67-37.50%
Shoplifting42.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.78-25.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Other theft20.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Drugs10.89-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3430.71142.86%
Anti-social behaviour815.13-27.27%
Public order73.56133.33%
Drugs43.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.78-50.00%
Other theft41.78100.00%
Shoplifting21.78-33.33%
Burglary20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.25-51.72%
Anti-social behaviour116.2357.14%
Criminal damage and arson84.90700.00%
Public order33.560.00%
Shoplifting31.34-72.73%
Other theft21.34-71.43%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2930.2620.83%
Shoplifting1112.91175.00%
Other theft74.90133.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.12133.33%
Vehicle crime43.12300.00%
Public order31.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.340.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Bicycle theft10.89-50.00%
Drugs10.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.8120.00%
Public order610.68200.00%
Shoplifting42.6733.33%
Other theft31.78-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.34-50.00%
Drugs21.34-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-66.67%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.3666.67%
Criminal damage and arson68.9020.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.670.00%
Other theft52.670.00%
Drugs32.230.00%
Shoplifting31.3450.00%
Public order21.34-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.57-52.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.34-28.57%
Public order52.23-28.57%
Shoplifting22.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Robbery10.45-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2531.158.70%
Other theft911.1328.57%
Criminal damage and arson74.0175.00%
Public order73.1216.67%
Robbery53.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.23-42.86%
Drugs41.7833.33%
Shoplifting41.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.780.00%
Burglary10.89-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2327.59-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour710.2416.67%
Other theft73.1240.00%
Public order63.12-40.00%
Shoplifting62.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.670.00%
Drugs31.78200.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Bicycle theft20.890.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2728.9335.00%
Public order1012.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.45-14.29%
Shoplifting62.6720.00%
Other theft52.67-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.230.00%
Robbery21.78100.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Drugs10.89-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.45-66.67%
Other crime10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2027.59-16.67%
Public order108.90150.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.450.00%
Other theft63.1250.00%
Shoplifting52.67-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.230.00%
Drugs31.780.00%
Vehicle crime31.34200.00%
Bicycle theft21.340.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Burglary10.45-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2426.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour710.680.00%
Shoplifting63.120.00%
Burglary52.670.00%
Other theft42.230.00%
Public order41.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.780.00%
Drugs31.780.00%
Robbery11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245
January 20249
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202423
July 202434
June 202414
May 202429
April 202424
March 202420
February 202412
January 202425
December 202323
November 202327
October 202320
September 202324

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20248
June 202411
May 20247
April 20243
March 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 202310
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20245
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 202411
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST17 4AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total21
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
  • 2. Bridge Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Cramer Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Waterfront Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Lichfield Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Friars' Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Middle Friars
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Friars' Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Park Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Ingestre Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Park Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. New Garden Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Pilgrim Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Nightclub
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Parker'S Croft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Brunswick Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wolverhampton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Telegraph Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Meyrick Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Herbert Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1