BRIARSWOOD, ST8 6BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST8 6BW

BRIARSWOOD, ST8 6BW, Staffordshire Moorlands has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.79 per 1,000 population. This ST8 6BW 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 6BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST8 6BW, encompassing approximately 2616 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ST8 6BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cross Street with total crimes: 6
  • Weaver Close with total crimes: 3
  • Kingsfield Crescent with total crimes: 3

BRIARSWOOD, ST8 6BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order58.79150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.91400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.91-50.00%
Other theft21.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.7342.86%
Public order23.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.50-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.67-33.33%
Public order20.760.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.8860.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.060.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.910.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.2625.00%
Other theft23.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Public order10.38-75.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.11-27.27%
Public order43.06300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.6422.22%
Anti-social behaviour34.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.44-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15100.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.97400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.91-40.00%
Other theft21.15100.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.11-50.00%
Public order31.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.7342.86%
Burglary23.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.670.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245
April 202410
March 20248
February 202411
January 20249
December 20233
November 20235
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 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
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 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
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cross Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Weaver Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Kingsfield Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ox-Hey Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Walley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Fountain Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. East Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Albert Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Norfolk Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Wrexham Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Sandyfield Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sandy Road
    Total1
    Other theft1