MATTHEWS ROAD, ST17 9RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST17 9RW

MATTHEWS ROAD, ST17 9RW, Stafford has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.57 per 1,000 population. This ST17 9RW 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 9RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST17 9RW, encompassing approximately 2918 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST17 9RW 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

MATTHEWS ROAD, ST17 9RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.57-15.00%
Public order25.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Other crime10.69-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.65100.00%
Public order46.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.370.00%
Shoplifting31.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03100.00%
Other crime20.690.00%

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 offences107.54-9.09%
Public order43.4333.33%
Other theft21.37100.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Burglary10.69-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.8837.50%
Public order33.7750.00%
Burglary31.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.82-33.33%
Public order22.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.9171.43%
Criminal damage and arson74.11600.00%
Other theft22.400.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Burglary10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.14-30.00%
Public order32.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In February 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 offences105.48-33.33%
Public order33.430.00%
Shoplifting21.03100.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.43-71.43%
Other theft20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.8040.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.40-58.33%
Public order11.710.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.110.00%
Burglary21.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
July 202410
June 202411
May 20248
April 202412
March 20247
February 202410
January 202415
December 202310
November 20235
October 202312

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
March 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST17 9RW 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. Jones Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Davids Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Cape Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Keats Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shenley Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Taylor Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Norfolk Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Andrews Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Whitby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shaw Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Stevenson Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1