ST17 9AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST17 9AB

ST17 9AB, Stafford has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.37 per 1,000 population. This ST17 9AB 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 9AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST17 9AB, encompassing approximately 864 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST17 9AB area, explore the ST17 9AB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST17 9AB area, visit the ST17 9AB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

ST17 9AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Friars' Terrace with total crimes: 2
  • Station Road with total crimes: 1

ST17 9AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1032.3711.11%
Shoplifting811.56166.67%
Anti-social behaviour49.2533.33%
Public order34.6250.00%
Drugs13.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Burglary11.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences924.28200.00%
Shoplifting310.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.470.00%
Public order23.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.310.00%
Drugs11.160.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft316.19200.00%
Public order33.4750.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.47-62.50%
Possession of weapons23.470.00%
Shoplifting12.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-66.67%
Burglary11.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.9733.33%
Anti-social behaviour39.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.47200.00%
Shoplifting23.470.00%
Public order22.310.00%
Other theft12.31-66.67%

In May 2024, 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 offences620.81-25.00%
Other theft36.94-25.00%
Vehicle crime33.470.00%
Shoplifting23.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences831.22-27.27%
Public order59.25400.00%
Drugs55.78150.00%
Other theft45.7833.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.62-50.00%
Shoplifting12.31-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1133.5383.33%
Anti-social behaviour412.720.00%
Other theft34.620.00%
Shoplifting33.470.00%
Bicycle theft23.470.00%
Drugs22.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.31-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.310.00%
Public order11.160.00%

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 offences611.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson36.9450.00%
Possession of weapons13.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences937.00-18.18%
Other theft810.4160.00%
Shoplifting49.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.62-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.310.00%
Vehicle crime22.310.00%
Drugs12.310.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Robbery11.160.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Public order11.16-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1138.1637.50%
Anti-social behaviour512.72150.00%
Other theft55.78400.00%
Public order45.78100.00%
Shoplifting44.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.620.00%
Burglary12.310.00%
Drugs11.16-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences821.97-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.250.00%
Public order22.31-60.00%
Shoplifting22.310.00%
Drugs22.310.00%
Robbery12.310.00%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%
Other theft11.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.59-28.57%
Public order511.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.78100.00%
Shoplifting22.310.00%
Drugs22.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.310.00%
Other theft11.16-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1430.060.00%
Other theft316.190.00%
Burglary23.470.00%
Shoplifting22.310.00%
Bicycle theft22.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.310.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
April 20248
March 202411
February 20246
January 20249
December 202311
November 20238
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20243
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST17 9AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total21
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
  • 2. Friars' Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Station Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Brunswick Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Newport Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Telegraph Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Rotherwood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1