THE OVAL, ST17 4LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST17 4LQ

THE OVAL, ST17 4LQ, Stafford has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 80.18 per 1,000 population. This ST17 4LQ 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 4LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST17 4LQ, encompassing approximately 1022 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST17 4LQ area, explore the ST17 4LQ 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 (-10.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)

ST17 4LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9

THE OVAL, ST17 4LQ 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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2780.18-10.00%
Shoplifting1326.4030.00%
Anti-social behaviour1012.71233.33%
Public order109.78-23.08%
Other theft89.78166.67%
Criminal damage and arson57.820.00%
Other crime24.890.00%
Robbery21.96100.00%
Bicycle theft21.96-33.33%
Theft from the person11.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3070.40-21.05%
Public order1329.3318.18%
Shoplifting1012.71-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson59.7825.00%
Bicycle theft34.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.93-81.25%
Other theft32.93200.00%
Burglary22.930.00%
Drugs21.96-50.00%
Robbery11.960.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3890.94111.11%
Anti-social behaviour1637.1645.45%
Shoplifting1315.65-23.53%
Public order1112.7110.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.76-42.86%
Drugs43.910.00%
Other crime23.910.00%
Vehicle crime21.960.00%
Bicycle theft11.960.00%
Other theft10.98-66.67%
Theft from the person10.980.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1864.54-51.35%
Shoplifting1717.60-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour1116.6283.33%
Public order1010.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.78600.00%
Other theft36.84-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3779.2054.17%
Shoplifting2036.1817.65%
Anti-social behaviour619.56500.00%
Other theft65.87500.00%
Public order55.87150.00%
Other crime24.89100.00%
Possession of weapons21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.96-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.98-75.00%
Drugs10.98-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2462.5833.33%
Shoplifting1723.4754.55%
Criminal damage and arson516.6266.67%
Bicycle theft44.890.00%
Burglary43.910.00%
Public order23.91-50.00%
Theft from the person21.960.00%
Drugs21.96-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.96-87.50%
Other crime10.980.00%
Other theft10.98-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1853.785.88%
Shoplifting1117.6037.50%
Anti-social behaviour810.7660.00%
Other theft77.82250.00%
Public order46.84-42.86%
Drugs33.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.93-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.930.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1751.82-51.43%
Shoplifting816.62-33.33%
Public order77.82-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson66.84-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour55.87-50.00%
Drugs34.89-40.00%
Burglary32.9350.00%
Bicycle theft22.93-50.00%
Other theft21.96-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3590.9440.00%
Shoplifting1234.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour1011.7366.67%
Public order89.7833.33%
Criminal damage and arson77.82250.00%
Drugs56.8425.00%
Bicycle theft44.8933.33%
Other theft43.910.00%
Robbery33.91200.00%
Possession of weapons22.930.00%
Burglary21.960.00%
Vehicle crime11.960.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2567.47-13.79%
Shoplifting1224.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour611.730.00%
Public order65.87-45.45%
Other theft45.87-50.00%
Drugs43.910.00%
Bicycle theft33.9150.00%
Possession of weapons22.930.00%
Burglary21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.96-71.43%
Robbery11.960.00%
Theft from the person10.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2976.2738.10%
Public order1128.36-15.38%
Shoplifting810.76-42.86%
Other theft87.8260.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.82250.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.84-57.14%
Drugs45.870.00%
Bicycle theft23.910.00%
Burglary21.960.00%
Robbery11.960.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2176.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour1420.530.00%
Shoplifting1413.690.00%
Public order1313.690.00%
Other theft512.710.00%
Drugs44.890.00%
Burglary23.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.960.00%
Vehicle crime11.960.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 202416
June 202411
May 20246
April 20241
March 20248
February 20245
January 202410
December 20236
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202430
July 202438
June 202418
May 202437
April 202424
March 202418
February 202417
January 202435
December 202325
November 202329
October 202321

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202411
June 202410
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 155 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202413
June 202417
May 202420
April 202417
March 202411
February 20248
January 202412
December 202312
November 20238
October 202314

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bridge Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Tipping Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Queensway
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. West Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Cramer Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Waterfront Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Police Station
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. The Oval
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 12. Lichfield Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Friars' Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Middle Friars
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Park Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. South Walls
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Lammascote Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Lichfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. New Garden Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Pilgrim Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Nightclub
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Parker'S Croft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Wolverhampton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1