THE SAPLINGS, ST17 4LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST17 4LH

THE SAPLINGS, ST17 4LH, Stafford has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.72 per 1,000 population. This ST17 4LH 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 4LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST17 4LH, encompassing approximately 1358 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST17 4LH area, explore the ST17 4LH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST17 4LH area, visit the ST17 4LH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST17 4LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • St Leonard'S Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Christopher Terrace with total crimes: 2

THE SAPLINGS, ST17 4LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.72100.00%
Shoplifting65.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.47-50.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.30100.00%
Shoplifting42.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.940.00%
Burglary11.470.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.47100.00%
Burglary11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.42100.00%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Other theft11.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.74-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.30-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.420.00%
Other crime22.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.47-66.67%
Other theft10.740.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1015.45150.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.36-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.9450.00%
Other theft12.210.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.770.00%
Shoplifting45.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.47-66.67%
Other theft10.740.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.25-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson35.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.210.00%
Burglary21.470.00%
Public order21.47100.00%
Drugs11.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.81700.00%
Shoplifting811.77700.00%
Burglary25.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.470.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.68-50.00%
Shoplifting11.47-66.67%
Other theft10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.83-20.00%
Shoplifting32.94200.00%
Bicycle theft22.210.00%
Possession of weapons11.470.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.940.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20247
January 202416
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 202410
March 20244
January 20248
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242

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

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St Leonard'S Avenue
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Christopher Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Queensville Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Queensville Bridge
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Old Rickerscote Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Queensville
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1