ST8 6GA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST8 6GA

ST8 6GA, Staffordshire Moorlands has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.52 per 1,000 population. This ST8 6GA 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 6GA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST8 6GA, encompassing approximately 2044 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST8 6GA 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 6GA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.5283.33%
Shoplifting85.38300.00%
Vehicle crime63.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.93100.00%
Public order52.9366.67%
Bicycle theft22.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98100.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Burglary20.980.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.80-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour32.93-25.00%
Public order31.47-50.00%
Burglary21.47100.00%
Shoplifting20.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-66.67%
Other crime10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.6737.50%
Public order65.38500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.9333.33%
Shoplifting41.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.960.00%
Other theft11.470.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.29-38.46%
Shoplifting43.9133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.96200.00%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.74-7.14%
Shoplifting36.36-50.00%
Public order21.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-71.43%
Burglary10.98-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.0840.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.8516.67%
Shoplifting63.4220.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9350.00%
Other theft21.47100.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

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 offences1013.70-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson64.8920.00%
Shoplifting52.9366.67%
Vehicle crime22.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-66.67%
Public order10.98-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.6170.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.9325.00%
Shoplifting32.4550.00%
Public order21.47-33.33%
Drugs10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%

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 offences1016.6366.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.8912.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.40-20.00%
Public order31.960.00%
Other theft31.470.00%
Shoplifting21.47100.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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 behaviour89.7860.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.9120.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.93150.00%
Shoplifting12.450.00%

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 offences59.78-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.45150.00%
Burglary22.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-50.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.49-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.65200.00%
Burglary47.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.960.00%
Shoplifting41.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.96-50.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.450.00%
Vehicle crime31.960.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Public order10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 202411
June 20248
May 202413
April 202414
March 202410
February 202417
January 202410
December 20236
November 20235
October 202315
September 20235

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 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 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 20243
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 3 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 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 6GA 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. West Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. South View
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 7. Lorena Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Walley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Moorfield Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Doctors Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Silver Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Havelock Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Colliers Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Thatcher Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Norfolk Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1