ST17 9YJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST17 9YJ

ST17 9YJ, Stafford has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.60 per 1,000 population. This ST17 9YJ 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 9YJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST17 9YJ, encompassing approximately 2327 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST17 9YJ area, explore the ST17 9YJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST17 9YJ area, visit the ST17 9YJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST17 9YJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swinburne Close with total crimes: 8
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Turney Grove with total crimes: 2

ST17 9YJ 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.607.14%
Public order46.45300.00%
Shoplifting21.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.02100.00%
Possession of weapons21.72100.00%
Public order10.86-66.67%
Other theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.02-61.11%
Criminal damage and arson33.01200.00%
Public order31.2950.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.7420.00%
Public order27.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.60-16.67%
Other theft56.450.00%
Drugs22.150.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-75.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In April 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 offences1812.4612.50%
Anti-social behaviour47.74-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72-60.00%
Public order10.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.61-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson56.88150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.150.00%
Other theft32.150.00%
Other crime21.29-33.33%
Public order20.86-60.00%
Robbery10.860.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.46-22.73%
Public order57.310.00%
Other crime32.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-60.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.6237.50%
Criminal damage and arson59.45400.00%
Public order52.1566.67%
Other theft32.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29-25.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.88300.00%
Public order31.72200.00%
Drugs21.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-75.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.59-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson43.44100.00%
Other theft21.72100.00%
Drugs20.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-75.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.6129.41%
Anti-social behaviour49.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72-60.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.440.00%
Bicycle theft22.150.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 20247
June 202418
May 202415
April 202418
March 202416
February 202417
January 202422
December 202316
November 20238
October 202322
September 202317

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Swinburne Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Turney Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Othello Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dryden Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Isabel Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Rotherwood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. West Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Surrey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chaucer Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Spenser Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Auden Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Vaughan Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Tudor Way
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Ralph Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1