PALMERSTON WAY, ST8 7SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST8 7SX

PALMERSTON WAY, ST8 7SX, Staffordshire Moorlands has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.45 per 1,000 population. This ST8 7SX 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 7SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST8 7SX, encompassing approximately 2954 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST8 7SX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Weaver Close with total crimes: 3
  • Linnet Way with total crimes: 3
  • Kingsfield Crescent with total crimes: 3

PALMERSTON WAY, ST8 7SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order77.45250.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.37-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.030.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.7416.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.37200.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-75.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.42-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.0533.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences127.4533.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.060.00%
Possession of weapons21.02100.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In April 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 offences96.4380.00%
Public order33.0550.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6950.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%

In February 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 offences104.7442.86%
Criminal damage and arson23.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.38250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.370.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.68-50.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.37-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Public order10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.0822.22%
Public order13.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.050.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20249
May 202412
April 20249
March 20245
February 202410
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 4 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
December 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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 3 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
May 20242
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST8 7SX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Weaver Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Linnet Way
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kingsfield Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Eiger Close
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 5. Ox-Hey Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Davos Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lawton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Dee Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fountain Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Plover Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. East Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Wrexham Close
    Total1
    Public order1