ST8 6LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST8 6LA

ST8 6LA, Staffordshire Moorlands has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.27 per 1,000 population. This ST8 6LA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST8 postcode area, which has experienced 111 crimes and a crime rate of 5.69 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST8 6LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST8 6LA, encompassing approximately 2611 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST8 6LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakdene Way with total crimes: 4
  • Villa Close with total crimes: 3
  • Douglas Avenue with total crimes: 2

ST8 6LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences107.27-23.08%
Public order23.83100.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-33.33%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%
Other theft10.380.00%

In June 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 offences139.1930.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.15200.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.2711.11%
Criminal damage and arson23.830.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.0428.57%
Other theft33.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1550.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77100.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-66.67%
Burglary10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.66-50.00%
Other theft32.68200.00%
Vehicle crime31.150.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.047.69%
Public order25.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.5785.71%
Vehicle crime34.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-33.33%
Public order20.770.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.98-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15100.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.74-68.00%
Burglary43.06300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.53-66.67%
Public order10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.17108.33%
Anti-social behaviour39.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Possession of weapons21.150.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.8120.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.59200.00%
Public order31.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.15200.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.98-9.09%
Public order13.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences118.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.210.00%
Other theft31.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202413
May 202410
April 20249
March 20247
February 202414
January 202413
December 20237
November 20238
October 202325
September 202312
August 202310
July 202311

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231
July 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20232

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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Oakdene Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Villa Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Douglas Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shaw Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Cole Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Edge View Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Lynmouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Castle View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Moorfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. John Street
    Total1
    Public order1