MERRIVALE ROAD, ST17 9EE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST17 9EE

MERRIVALE ROAD, ST17 9EE, Stafford has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.82 per 1,000 population. This ST17 9EE 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 9EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST17 9EE, encompassing approximately 3255 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST17 9EE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Plant Crescent with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Blossom Gardens with total crimes: 3

MERRIVALE ROAD, ST17 9EE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.8233.33%
Anti-social behaviour68.60-14.29%
Public order61.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.840.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.29-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour76.45-41.67%
Other theft32.150.00%
Public order30.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.90125.00%
Anti-social behaviour128.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.69150.00%
Other theft31.540.00%
Public order20.92-66.67%
Shoplifting20.61-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.82-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.6971.43%
Public order63.690.00%
Shoplifting51.840.00%
Bicycle theft31.540.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-33.33%
Drugs20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.21-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour74.91-12.50%
Public order62.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.84-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.9250.00%
Other theft30.92-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.82136.36%
Criminal damage and arson97.99350.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.76166.67%
Public order42.46100.00%
Other theft41.230.00%
Shoplifting21.230.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.68-38.89%
Other theft43.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.23-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-71.43%
Drugs20.610.00%
Public order20.61-66.67%
Burglary10.61-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.595.88%
Other theft85.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.4640.00%
Public order62.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.8425.00%
Burglary31.540.00%
Shoplifting30.92200.00%
Vehicle crime10.92-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.5921.43%
Criminal damage and arson55.22-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.54-33.33%
Other theft41.23300.00%
Burglary31.23200.00%
Other crime20.92100.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-33.33%
Public order20.61100.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.29-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson94.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.7620.00%
Vehicle crime31.84200.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Public order10.31-80.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.59-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour56.4525.00%
Public order51.54150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.54-25.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.230.00%
Other theft31.230.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202412
June 202412
May 20247
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202421
July 202427
June 202412
May 202416
April 202426
March 202411
February 202418
January 202417
December 202314
November 202321
October 202324

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20245
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20249
March 20242
February 20247
January 20245
December 20239
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20248
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Plant Crescent
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Public order1
  • 3. Blossom Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Peach Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Sidney Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lilac Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Maple Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Rickerscote Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Perrin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lyric Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Laurel Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Thirlmere Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Brook Glen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Burton Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Merrey Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Trent Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1