LICHFIELD ROAD, ST17 4LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST17 4LP

LICHFIELD ROAD, ST17 4LP, Stafford has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.64 per 1,000 population. This ST17 4LP 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 4LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST17 4LP, encompassing approximately 1405 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

ST17 4LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • St Leonard'S Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Christopher Terrace with total crimes: 2

LICHFIELD ROAD, ST17 4LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1120.6437.50%
Violence and sexual offences107.83150.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.13100.00%
Other theft11.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting814.9414.29%
Violence and sexual offences45.69100.00%
Public order22.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.420.00%
Burglary11.420.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting711.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.980.00%
Other theft21.42100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.420.00%
Burglary11.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.81-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.98100.00%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Public order21.42100.00%
Other theft11.420.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1214.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.540.00%
Other crime22.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.42-66.67%
Public order10.710.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1217.79200.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.54-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.8550.00%
Other theft22.130.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Drugs11.420.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%

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 offences712.810.00%
Shoplifting44.98300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.850.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.42-66.67%

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 offences712.10-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson34.98200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.13-33.33%
Public order21.42100.00%
Drugs11.420.00%
Shoplifting10.71-87.50%
Burglary10.71-50.00%

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 offences1622.77700.00%
Shoplifting811.39300.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.6950.00%
Burglary22.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.420.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.980.00%
Shoplifting21.42-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.42-50.00%
Other theft11.420.00%

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 offences48.54-20.00%
Shoplifting32.8550.00%
Bicycle theft22.130.00%
Possession of weapons11.420.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

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 offences513.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.56100.00%
Public order32.850.00%
Other theft22.13100.00%
Shoplifting21.42-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.420.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting612.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.270.00%
Vehicle crime33.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.130.00%
Other theft11.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 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 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20247
January 202416
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 202412
April 202412
March 20244
February 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
September 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 4LP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 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