WEST WAY, ST17 9XZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST17 9XZ

WEST WAY, ST17 9XZ, Stafford has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.59 per 1,000 population. This ST17 9XZ 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 9XZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST17 9XZ, encompassing approximately 3364 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST17 9XZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swinburne Close with total crimes: 8
  • Attlee Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Melrose Avenue with total crimes: 3

WEST WAY, ST17 9XZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences2311.590.00%
Public order56.8425.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.490.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.5176.92%
Anti-social behaviour56.84150.00%
Public order41.49-20.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.92-7.14%
Public order53.8666.67%
Burglary31.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-33.33%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.13-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour34.160.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.81-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour35.65-40.00%
Other theft30.8950.00%
Public order30.8950.00%
Other crime20.89100.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.3761.54%
Criminal damage and arson96.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.67-37.50%
Burglary21.490.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.51-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.86700.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.38200.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Public order20.59-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.43-37.50%
Public order54.46150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.49-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.704.35%
Anti-social behaviour47.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Public order20.89-33.33%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.40130.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.84-20.00%
Public order31.19200.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.24-65.52%
Anti-social behaviour52.9725.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.49-33.33%
Other theft20.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202423
July 202413
June 202414
May 202419
April 202421
March 202413
February 202415
January 202424
December 202323
November 202310
October 202329

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20249
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20248
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Swinburne Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Jones Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Davids Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Keats Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Turney Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Othello Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Taylor Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Andrews Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Whitby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Shaw Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Stevenson Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. West Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Surrey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Chaucer Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Spenser Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Auden Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1