DUNSTER CLOSE, ST17 9QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST17 9QA

DUNSTER CLOSE, ST17 9QA, Stafford has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.26 per 1,000 population. This ST17 9QA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST17 postcode area, which has experienced 253 crimes and a crime rate of 6.55 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST17 9QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST17 9QA, encompassing approximately 2436 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

ST17 9QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Melrose Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Cape Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Oaktree Close with total crimes: 4

DUNSTER CLOSE, ST17 9QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences1510.2687.50%
Public order36.160.00%
Shoplifting31.23200.00%
Possession of weapons21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.57300.00%
Public order33.280.00%
Other theft11.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-80.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.33400.00%
Public order32.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.23-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.8066.67%
Public order34.10200.00%
Shoplifting21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Other theft10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.460.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.05-57.14%
Other crime11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.92-41.67%
Shoplifting22.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.5750.00%
Possession of weapons14.920.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.33100.00%
Burglary23.280.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.69-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour21.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.4485.71%
Anti-social behaviour35.33-40.00%
Public order21.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In September 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 offences76.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.870.00%
Other theft22.050.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20248
June 20242
May 202410
April 20246
March 20243
February 20247
January 202412
December 20238
November 20234
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Melrose Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Cape Avenue
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 3. Oaktree Close
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Easby Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oxleathers Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Kendal Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kirkstall Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Westbury Hayes
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Thames Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Whittingham Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Aspen Croft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1