BURTON SQUARE, ST17 9LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST17 9LT

BURTON SQUARE, ST17 9LT, Stafford has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.25 per 1,000 population. This ST17 9LT 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 9LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST17 9LT, encompassing approximately 2896 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST17 9LT area, explore the ST17 9LT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST17 9LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hazleton Green with total crimes: 4
  • Burton Manor Road with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

BURTON SQUARE, ST17 9LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.2525.00%
Public order25.18-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.63-7.69%
Public order44.1433.33%
Other theft21.38-50.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.43160.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.49200.00%
Other theft42.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.380.00%
Shoplifting31.0450.00%
Public order31.04200.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.14-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.73-33.33%
Shoplifting20.69-50.00%
Public order10.69-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.15-25.00%
Public order84.1433.33%
Other theft42.76-33.33%
Shoplifting41.3833.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Drugs31.04200.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-75.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.5360.00%
Other theft65.52-14.29%
Public order62.07100.00%
Bicycle theft42.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3850.00%
Shoplifting31.04-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0450.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.8142.86%
Other theft73.4540.00%
Shoplifting62.42100.00%
Public order32.07-50.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.69100.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Drugs20.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.700.00%
Public order62.4250.00%
Other theft52.07-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.73200.00%
Shoplifting31.04-25.00%
Burglary21.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.01-41.67%
Other theft62.420.00%
Public order42.070.00%
Shoplifting41.38-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.70-25.00%
Shoplifting74.14133.33%
Other theft62.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.07-50.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.086.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.52100.00%
Other theft41.380.00%
Public order31.38-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04-25.00%
Shoplifting31.04-50.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.810.00%
Shoplifting65.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.070.00%
Public order41.380.00%
Other theft41.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 202413
June 20245
May 202412
April 202416
March 202410
February 20247
January 20247
December 202312
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20248
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20247
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241

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 9LT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hazleton Green
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Burton Manor Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Hearn Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Hyde Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Thirlmere Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brook Glen Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Burton Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Malcolm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Merrey Road
    Total1
    Public order1