ST8 6UR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST8 6UR

ST8 6UR, Staffordshire Moorlands has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.27 per 1,000 population. This ST8 6UR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST8 postcode area, which has experienced 118 crimes and a crime rate of 6.04 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST8 6UR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST8 6UR, encompassing approximately 2839 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

ST8 6UR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Villa Close with total crimes: 4
  • Police Station with total crimes: 3

ST8 6UR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.230.00%
Burglary31.7650.00%
Public order31.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-50.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Shoplifting20.70-60.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.3820.00%
Public order64.2350.00%
Shoplifting52.1125.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7666.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.76300.00%
Vehicle crime21.41-33.33%
Burglary20.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.51-47.37%
Public order43.52100.00%
Shoplifting41.4133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.4150.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Other theft10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.9711.76%
Criminal damage and arson36.69-72.73%
Shoplifting31.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-50.00%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.6113.33%
Criminal damage and arson115.99120.00%
Shoplifting63.8720.00%
Other theft42.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.41100.00%
Public order31.410.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.38-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson55.280.00%
Shoplifting51.7625.00%
Public order31.76-40.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.2023.53%
Anti-social behaviour67.39-40.00%
Public order52.1125.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7625.00%
Shoplifting41.7633.33%
Other crime11.41-50.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.5541.67%
Anti-social behaviour105.9966.67%
Public order43.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.41-42.86%
Shoplifting31.41200.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.23600.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.460.00%
Other crime12.110.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.16-74.19%
Anti-social behaviour62.8250.00%
Burglary52.11150.00%
Public order41.76300.00%
Robbery11.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-85.71%
Shoplifting10.35-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.0293.75%
Criminal damage and arson710.92133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.460.00%
Shoplifting41.410.00%
Burglary21.410.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Other theft10.70-66.67%
Public order10.35-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.270.00%
Public order45.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.410.00%
Other theft31.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 202410
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 202411
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20231
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202412
June 202410
May 202419
April 202417
March 202415
February 202421
January 202417
December 202312
November 20238
October 202331
September 202316

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Villa Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Police Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Knowle Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. South View
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Meadows Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Warwick Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Slater Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Douglas Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Johns Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Oakdene Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Cross Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Highfield Road East
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Charles Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Princess Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Heath Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Silver Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Lorena Close
    Total1
    Public order1