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

Overview of Crime in ST17 9EN

MERRIVALE ROAD, ST17 9EN, Stafford has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.26 per 1,000 population. This ST17 9EN 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 9EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST17 9EN, encompassing approximately 3167 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (56.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST17 9EN 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 9EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.2656.25%
Anti-social behaviour67.89-14.29%
Public order61.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.890.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In August 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 offences1610.42-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour75.05-30.00%
Other theft32.210.00%
Public order30.9550.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.8972.73%
Anti-social behaviour106.00-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.16300.00%
Other theft31.260.00%
Public order20.95-60.00%
Shoplifting20.63-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.95140.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.79-35.29%
Public order53.470.00%
Shoplifting51.580.00%
Bicycle theft31.5850.00%
Burglary20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-66.67%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.00-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour55.3725.00%
Public order51.5825.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.58-50.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Bicycle theft20.950.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.52118.18%
Criminal damage and arson67.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.89100.00%
Public order41.26100.00%
Other theft31.26-25.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

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 offences117.58-21.43%
Other theft43.47-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.26-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-60.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Public order20.63-66.67%
Burglary10.63-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.52-17.65%
Other theft74.4275.00%
Public order62.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8966.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.5866.67%
Burglary31.580.00%
Shoplifting30.95200.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.630.00%
Other theft45.37300.00%
Burglary31.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-40.00%
Public order30.95200.00%
Other crime20.95100.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1711.37-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson55.3725.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.58100.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Public order10.32-80.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.5825.00%
Public order51.58150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.580.00%
Other theft31.26200.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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 offences2412.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.260.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202410
June 202412
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

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

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

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202416
July 202419
June 202411
May 202417
April 202424
March 202411
February 202414
January 202417
December 202317
November 202324
October 202324

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 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 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 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 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
January 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST17 9EN 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. Lyric Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Laurel Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Thirlmere Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Brook Glen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Burton Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Merrey Road
    Total1
    Public order1