WELL STREET, ST8 6HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST8 6HS

WELL STREET, ST8 6HS, Staffordshire Moorlands has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.87 per 1,000 population. This ST8 6HS 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 6HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST8 6HS, encompassing approximately 3391 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST8 6HS area, explore the ST8 6HS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST8 6HS area, visit the ST8 6HS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST8 6HS 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

WELL STREET, ST8 6HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.87-13.64%
Shoplifting95.60350.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.06600.00%
Vehicle crime62.060.00%
Public order61.7720.00%
Other theft31.7750.00%
Drugs20.88100.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Burglary20.59-33.33%
Robbery10.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.5637.50%
Anti-social behaviour76.490.00%
Public order52.06-28.57%
Burglary31.470.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Shoplifting20.59-50.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.5614.29%
Anti-social behaviour74.7275.00%
Public order72.06133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.060.00%
Shoplifting41.180.00%
Burglary31.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.55-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour44.1333.33%
Shoplifting41.180.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Other theft20.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.91-5.00%
Shoplifting45.60-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.18-25.00%
Public order30.8850.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-81.82%
Possession of weapons20.59100.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.92-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson115.9057.14%
Shoplifting73.2440.00%
Other theft42.06300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1833.33%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.15-14.81%
Criminal damage and arson76.7816.67%
Shoplifting52.0625.00%
Public order31.47-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.9228.57%
Criminal damage and arson67.9620.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.77-50.00%
Public order51.7725.00%
Shoplifting41.47100.00%
Possession of weapons21.180.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.3331.25%
Anti-social behaviour126.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.54-37.50%
Public order41.470.00%
Other crime21.18100.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.59100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.360.00%
Other crime12.360.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202422
July 202416
June 202414
May 202419
April 202420
March 202423
February 202427
January 202421
December 202316

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 202412
December 20238

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 202411
March 20247
February 20246
January 20245
December 20238

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST8 6HS 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. Well Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 6. West Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Coppice Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. South View
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 9. Kingsfield Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lorena Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Lawton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Walley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Moorfield Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Knowle Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. St Johns Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Jubilee Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Doctors Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Albert Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Kingsfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Highfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Highfield Road West
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Charles Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Princess Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Silver Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Havelock Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Colliers Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Thatcher Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1