ST17 9FZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST17 9FZ

ST17 9FZ, Stafford has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.88 per 1,000 population. This ST17 9FZ 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 9FZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST17 9FZ, encompassing approximately 3935 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

ST17 9FZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Larkin Close with total crimes: 4
  • Attlee Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Melrose Avenue with total crimes: 3

ST17 9FZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.88-21.74%
Public order34.57-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76200.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.15130.00%
Public order55.8425.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.27200.00%
Shoplifting30.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.35-16.67%
Public order42.54100.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.86-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.05100.00%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Public order20.76-33.33%
Burglary20.510.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.3720.00%
Public order34.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76100.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.62114.29%
Criminal damage and arson83.81300.00%
Other theft22.030.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.81-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76100.00%
Public order10.51-80.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.59-52.00%
Public order53.05400.00%
Shoplifting21.27100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.4066.67%
Criminal damage and arson46.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0250.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.51-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.12114.29%
Possession of weapons23.810.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.83-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour51.78-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson31.27200.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.070.00%
Burglary22.290.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202423
July 202410
June 202412
May 202418
April 202415
March 20247
February 202412
January 202425
December 202315
November 20237
October 202316

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20248
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Larkin Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Attlee Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Melrose Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Milton Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Cape Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Keats Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Turney Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Taylor Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Norfolk Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Andrews Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Whitby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shaw Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Stevenson Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sycamore Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. West Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Surrey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chaucer Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Spenser Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Auden Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1