HOUGH RETAIL PARK, ST17 4LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST17 4LU

HOUGH RETAIL PARK, ST17 4LU, Stafford has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.90 per 1,000 population. This ST17 4LU 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 4LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST17 4LU, encompassing approximately 1887 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

ST17 4LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • St Leonard'S Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Cramer Street with total crimes: 3

HOUGH RETAIL PARK, ST17 4LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.90200.00%
Shoplifting86.3660.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.24-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.59200.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Public order21.06-33.33%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting512.19150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.65-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1233.33%
Burglary32.1250.00%
Public order31.59200.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.48-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.650.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Shoplifting21.060.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-80.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.65200.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Shoplifting21.06-66.67%
Other theft11.060.00%
Public order10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.01-25.00%
Shoplifting63.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.18-50.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.4814.29%
Anti-social behaviour24.240.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Shoplifting21.060.00%

In March 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 offences77.9516.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.59100.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Public order11.06-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.01-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson33.180.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.53-80.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.78180.00%
Shoplifting57.42400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.650.00%
Burglary21.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-66.67%
Other theft10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.30-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.6550.00%
Shoplifting11.590.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.54-25.00%
Other theft33.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.060.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.720.00%
Public order44.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.120.00%
Other theft31.590.00%
Bicycle theft21.590.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20248
March 20247
February 20246
January 202414
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20234

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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 4 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
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. St Leonard'S Avenue
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cramer Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Christopher Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Queensville Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. The Oval
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Queensville Bridge
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lichfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. New Garden Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Meyrick Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fieldhouse Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1