MERREY ROAD, ST17 9LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST17 9LY

MERREY ROAD, ST17 9LY, Stafford has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.53 per 1,000 population. This ST17 9LY 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 9LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST17 9LY, encompassing approximately 2922 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST17 9LY area, explore the ST17 9LY 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

ST17 9LY 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
  • Lilac Grove with total crimes: 2

MERREY ROAD, ST17 9LY 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.530.00%
Public order35.13-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-75.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.957.14%
Anti-social behaviour45.13-63.64%
Public order41.370.00%
Other theft21.37-50.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.37180.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.7922.22%
Public order43.76100.00%
Other theft41.37100.00%
Shoplifting31.3750.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.19125.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.08-64.29%
Public order21.71-75.00%
Other theft20.68-50.00%
Shoplifting20.68-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.06-12.50%
Public order84.7933.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.7433.33%
Other theft41.37-33.33%
Shoplifting41.3733.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Drugs31.03200.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-75.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

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 offences1615.4045.45%
Other theft65.48-14.29%
Public order62.05100.00%
Bicycle theft42.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3750.00%
Shoplifting31.03-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0350.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.6937.50%
Other theft73.7640.00%
Shoplifting62.40100.00%
Public order32.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.68100.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-33.33%
Drugs20.680.00%
Burglary10.68-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.980.00%
Public order62.7450.00%
Other theft52.05-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.71300.00%
Burglary31.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.03200.00%
Shoplifting31.03-25.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.61-33.33%
Other theft72.7416.67%
Public order42.400.00%
Shoplifting41.37-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour11.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

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 offences1211.29-20.00%
Shoplifting74.11133.33%
Other theft62.4050.00%
Vehicle crime22.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-50.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.98-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson45.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.370.00%
Other theft41.370.00%
Public order31.37-40.00%
Shoplifting31.03-50.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.060.00%
Shoplifting65.820.00%
Public order52.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.710.00%
Other theft41.370.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20248
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 202414
June 20245
May 202414
April 202416
March 202411
February 20248
January 20248
December 202312
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 202411
June 20249
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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
December 20231
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. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
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 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 20241
December 20232

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 9LY 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. Lilac Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Hearn Court
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Hyde Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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