ST17 4UE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST17 4UE

ST17 4UE, Stafford has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 60.04 per 1,000 population. This ST17 4UE 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 4UE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST17 4UE, encompassing approximately 1449 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-9.38% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)

ST17 4UE 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

ST17 4UE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2960.04-9.38%
Shoplifting1320.0130.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.9766.67%
Public order106.90-23.08%
Other theft86.90166.67%
Criminal damage and arson75.5240.00%
Other crime24.830.00%
Robbery21.38100.00%
Bicycle theft21.38-33.33%
Theft from the person11.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.69-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3253.13-17.95%
Public order1322.080.00%
Shoplifting108.97-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour66.90-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.140.00%
Bicycle theft33.45200.00%
Other theft32.07200.00%
Burglary22.07100.00%
Drugs21.38-66.67%
Robbery11.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3969.7085.71%
Anti-social behaviour1626.9133.33%
Public order1311.0462.50%
Shoplifting138.97-23.53%
Drugs68.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.14-37.50%
Vehicle crime33.450.00%
Other crime22.070.00%
Bicycle theft11.380.00%
Other theft10.69-75.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2148.30-43.24%
Shoplifting1714.49-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour1211.7371.43%
Public order88.2860.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.52700.00%
Other theft45.52-42.86%

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 offences3759.3542.31%
Shoplifting2025.5317.65%
Anti-social behaviour713.80600.00%
Other theft74.83250.00%
Public order54.8325.00%
Possession of weapons33.450.00%
Other crime22.07100.00%
Bicycle theft21.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.38-80.00%
Drugs10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2646.9218.18%
Shoplifting1717.9454.55%
Criminal damage and arson511.73-16.67%
Bicycle theft43.450.00%
Public order42.760.00%
Burglary32.76200.00%
Theft from the person22.070.00%
Other theft21.38-71.43%
Drugs21.38-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.38-88.89%
Other crime10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2244.1629.41%
Shoplifting1115.1837.50%
Anti-social behaviour97.5980.00%
Other theft76.2175.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.83-14.29%
Public order44.14-42.86%
Drugs32.760.00%
Burglary12.07-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.69-50.00%

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 offences1740.02-57.50%
Shoplifting811.73-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.52-12.50%
Public order74.83-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour54.83-50.00%
Other theft43.45-20.00%
Drugs32.76-40.00%
Burglary32.0750.00%
Bicycle theft22.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4071.0833.33%
Shoplifting1227.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.2842.86%
Public order96.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.21166.67%
Drugs55.5225.00%
Other theft53.450.00%
Bicycle theft43.450.00%
Robbery32.76200.00%
Possession of weapons22.070.00%
Burglary21.380.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Other crime11.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3053.82-3.23%
Shoplifting1220.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.280.00%
Public order64.83-53.85%
Other theft54.14-37.50%
Drugs43.4533.33%
Bicycle theft42.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons22.07100.00%
Burglary21.380.00%
Robbery11.380.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3156.586.90%
Public order1321.390.00%
Shoplifting88.97-42.86%
Other theft85.5233.33%
Anti-social behaviour75.52-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson64.83200.00%
Drugs34.14-25.00%
Burglary22.070.00%
Bicycle theft11.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.69-75.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2962.800.00%
Shoplifting1420.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour139.660.00%
Public order138.970.00%
Other theft68.970.00%
Drugs44.140.00%
Possession of weapons42.760.00%
Vehicle crime22.760.00%
Burglary21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Robbery11.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 202416
June 202412
May 20247
April 20241
March 20249
February 20245
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 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 20244
May 20247
April 20242
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236

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 353 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202432
July 202439
June 202421
May 202437
April 202426
March 202422
February 202417
January 202440
December 202330
November 202331
October 202329

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202413
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20249
December 20236
November 202313
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 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 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 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST17 4UE 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. Mill Bank
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Queensway
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Friars' Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Park Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. South Walls
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Lammascote Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Lichfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. New Garden Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Pilgrim Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Nightclub
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Parker'S Croft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Wolverhampton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Telegraph Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Meyrick Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1