CRAIGSIDE, ST8 6BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST8 6BP

CRAIGSIDE, ST8 6BP, Staffordshire Moorlands has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.80 per 1,000 population. This ST8 6BP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST8 postcode area, which has experienced 150 crimes and a crime rate of 7.68 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST8 6BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST8 6BP, encompassing approximately 2415 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST8 6BP area, explore the ST8 6BP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST8 6BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cross Street with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • John Street with total crimes: 5

CRAIGSIDE, ST8 6BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.80-16.67%
Shoplifting84.14300.00%
Public order63.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4866.67%
Vehicle crime52.070.00%
Bicycle theft22.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.3533.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.97-25.00%
Public order31.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24-33.33%
Burglary20.830.00%
Shoplifting20.83-50.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.42-25.00%
Public order63.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.480.00%
Shoplifting41.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6650.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.59-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour44.97300.00%
Shoplifting41.6633.33%
Public order31.66200.00%
Vehicle crime21.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.357.69%
Shoplifting35.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24-75.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.5630.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.3833.33%
Shoplifting63.3120.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4850.00%
Other theft21.24100.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.59-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson64.1420.00%
Shoplifting52.4866.67%
Public order22.07-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.5646.15%
Anti-social behaviour67.87-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.4866.67%
Public order32.070.00%
Shoplifting31.2450.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.49160.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.380.00%
Public order33.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-25.00%
Shoplifting21.24100.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.2880.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.0733.33%
Other crime11.66-50.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.69-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour52.0766.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.07-25.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Shoplifting10.41-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.08142.86%
Criminal damage and arson47.04100.00%
Shoplifting41.660.00%
Burglary31.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.240.00%
Public order11.240.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.870.00%
Other theft32.900.00%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Public order10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 20249
June 202412
May 202414
April 202413
March 202410
February 202419
January 202413
December 20235
November 20235
October 202317
September 20237

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20249
December 20239
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20248
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST8 6BP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cross Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. John Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Meadows Way
    Total5
    Public order3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. South View
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 6. Lorena Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Walley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Moorfield Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. East Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Doctors Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Albert Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Kingsfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Silver Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Thatcher Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Norfolk Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Sandyfield Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1