FOREST DRIVE, ST17 4FN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST17 4FN

FOREST DRIVE, ST17 4FN, Stafford has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.48 per 1,000 population. This ST17 4FN 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 4FN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST17 4FN, encompassing approximately 2438 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

ST17 4FN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Plant Crescent with total crimes: 13
  • Peach Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Sidney Avenue with total crimes: 3

FOREST DRIVE, ST17 4FN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.4835.71%
Anti-social behaviour37.79-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2350.00%
Public order31.23200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.84-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour45.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-66.67%
Public order10.82-66.67%
Other theft10.41-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.9980.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.38-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.28500.00%
Public order32.46-25.00%
Other theft31.230.00%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.1042.86%
Public order44.100.00%
Bicycle theft11.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.87-58.33%
Public order42.05300.00%
Other crime31.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.3071.43%
Anti-social behaviour74.92250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.870.00%
Burglary32.05200.00%
Other theft11.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.33-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.87-33.33%
Public order20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.6620.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4650.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.6142.86%
Criminal damage and arson34.10-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.23-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-60.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Other theft20.820.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson811.07300.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.28-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.8766.67%
Vehicle crime32.05200.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.38-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.020.00%
Other theft26.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
July 202418
June 202410
May 20245
April 202412
March 20247
February 202412
January 202410
December 20237
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 202410
May 20247
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20238
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Plant Crescent
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Peach Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Sidney Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lilac Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Forest Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rickerscote Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Perrin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lyric Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Dove Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Trent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hinton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1