ST8 6DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST8 6DS

ST8 6DS, Staffordshire Moorlands has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.65 per 1,000 population. This ST8 6DS 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 6DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST8 6DS, encompassing approximately 2436 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST8 6DS area, explore the ST8 6DS 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 (42.86% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST8 6DS 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

ST8 6DS 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 offences1017.6542.86%
Shoplifting84.10300.00%
Vehicle crime63.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4666.67%
Public order52.0566.67%
Bicycle theft22.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.80-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.87-25.00%
Public order31.23-50.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Shoplifting20.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-66.67%
Other crime10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.310.00%
Public order64.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.460.00%
Shoplifting41.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.64200.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Other theft10.82-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.67-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour44.10300.00%
Shoplifting41.6433.33%
Public order31.6450.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-50.00%

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 offences1410.6716.67%
Shoplifting35.75-50.00%
Public order21.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-75.00%
Burglary10.82-50.00%
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 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.6020.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.9333.33%
Shoplifting63.2820.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4650.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
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 offences1011.90-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson64.1020.00%
Shoplifting52.4666.67%
Public order22.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-66.67%
Other theft10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.6080.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.39-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.4666.67%
Shoplifting32.0550.00%
Public order21.23-33.33%
Drugs10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.5466.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.1012.50%
Public order33.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.23-25.00%
Other theft31.230.00%
Shoplifting21.23100.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.8060.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.46100.00%
Shoplifting11.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.62-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour52.4666.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.05-50.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Public order20.82100.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
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 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.31225.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.34100.00%
Shoplifting41.640.00%
Burglary31.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.230.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.570.00%
Other theft31.640.00%
Vehicle crime31.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Public order10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 202410
June 202410
May 202414
April 202412
March 202410
February 202418
January 202410
December 20236
November 20236
October 202313
September 20234

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 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 20238
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
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 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20248
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
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 6DS 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. Doctors Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Albert Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Kingsfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Silver Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Havelock Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Thatcher Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Norfolk Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Sandyfield Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1