LAWTON STREET, ST8 6EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST8 6EJ

LAWTON STREET, ST8 6EJ, Staffordshire Moorlands has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.24 per 1,000 population. This ST8 6EJ 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 6EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST8 6EJ, encompassing approximately 3202 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

ST8 6EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cross Street with total crimes: 6
  • Well Street with total crimes: 4
  • Weaver Close with total crimes: 3

LAWTON STREET, ST8 6EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.24-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.87-28.57%
Public order41.56100.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.62122.22%
Anti-social behaviour76.24250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.19100.00%
Public order20.62-33.33%
Other theft10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.56-25.00%
Public order32.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-66.67%
Burglary20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.18-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour63.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.870.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.188.33%
Possession of weapons24.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.43-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson63.75100.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences136.24-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson34.06200.00%
Public order20.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.1845.45%
Possession of weapons25.000.00%
Public order10.62-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-80.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.4983.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.430.00%
Public order31.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-50.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In December 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 offences65.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.87150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.560.00%
Other crime11.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.68-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.25100.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.1260.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.00200.00%
Public order20.94100.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.120.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202420
July 20249
June 202412
May 202413
April 202412
March 202413
February 202416
January 202411
December 20236
November 20236
October 202316
September 202310

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 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

A total of 3 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
July 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cross Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Well Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Weaver Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Coppice Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kingsfield Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lawton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Walley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Moorfield Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dee Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fountain Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Jubilee Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. East Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Doctors Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Albert Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Kingsfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Highfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Highfield Road West
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Princess Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1