HILLCREST, ST17 9YA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST17 9YA

HILLCREST, ST17 9YA, Stafford has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.70 per 1,000 population. This ST17 9YA 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 9YA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST17 9YA, encompassing approximately 3248 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST17 9YA 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

HILLCREST, ST17 9YA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.704.76%
Public order56.7766.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.540.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.5490.91%
Anti-social behaviour56.46150.00%
Public order31.54-40.00%
Other theft10.92-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.93-38.89%
Public order53.3966.67%
Burglary31.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-50.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.93-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour45.54100.00%
Public order31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.77-24.00%
Other theft55.85150.00%
Public order31.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-60.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Burglary20.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.0838.89%
Criminal damage and arson97.70125.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.77-28.57%
Burglary21.540.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Public order20.62-33.33%
Drugs10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.705.88%
Anti-social behaviour75.54600.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.15100.00%
Public order31.23-50.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Other crime20.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.16-34.62%
Public order65.2350.00%
Other crime41.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.93-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson48.000.00%
Public order41.2333.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.230.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.00115.38%
Anti-social behaviour38.620.00%
Public order30.9250.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.08-53.57%
Criminal damage and arson34.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-50.00%
Public order20.92100.00%
Other theft20.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.850.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202421
July 202411
June 202418
May 202419
April 202425
March 202418
February 202417
January 202426
December 202328
November 202313
October 202328

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20249
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
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 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST17 9YA 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. Keats Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Turney Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Othello Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dryden Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Rotherwood Drive
    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. West Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Surrey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chaucer Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Spenser Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Auden Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1