ST8 9BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST8 9BP

ST8 9BP, Staffordshire Moorlands has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.46 per 1,000 population. This ST8 9BP 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 9BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST8 9BP, encompassing approximately 3412 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

ST8 9BP 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 9BP 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 offences1918.46-17.39%
Shoplifting95.57350.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.64250.00%
Public order72.0540.00%
Vehicle crime62.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.76-14.29%
Drugs21.76100.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Burglary20.59-33.33%
Robbery10.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.0721.05%
Anti-social behaviour76.7416.67%
Public order52.05-28.57%
Burglary31.4750.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-50.00%
Shoplifting20.59-50.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.7711.76%
Public order75.57133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.760.00%
Shoplifting41.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.38-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.9833.33%
Shoplifting41.170.00%
Public order31.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Other theft20.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.14-4.76%
Shoplifting45.86-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.17-25.00%
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 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.12-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson116.1557.14%
Shoplifting73.2240.00%
Other theft42.05300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1733.33%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
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 offences2314.07-20.69%
Criminal damage and arson76.7416.67%
Shoplifting52.0525.00%
Public order31.47-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-40.00%
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 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.1238.10%
Criminal damage and arson68.5020.00%
Public order51.7625.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.47-58.33%
Shoplifting41.47100.00%
Possession of weapons21.170.00%
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 offences2115.2431.25%
Anti-social behaviour126.1533.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.52-37.50%
Public order41.470.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.5577.78%
Anti-social behaviour94.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.6460.00%
Other crime22.34100.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.38-67.86%
Anti-social behaviour62.64100.00%
Burglary51.7625.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.47-16.67%
Public order31.47200.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.29-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.6533.33%
Criminal damage and arson68.20100.00%
Burglary41.76300.00%
Shoplifting41.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.17-50.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences2111.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.150.00%
Other theft41.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 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
September 20231

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.46 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202423
July 202419
June 202417
May 202420
April 202421
March 202423
February 202429
January 202421
December 202316
November 20239
October 202328
September 202321

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 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
October 20232

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 202412
December 20239
November 20236
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20244
May 20242
April 202411
March 20247
February 20246
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 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
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 4 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
August 20241
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 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 20232
November 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 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST8 9BP 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. East Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Doctors Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Albert Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Kingsfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Highfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Highfield Road West
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Charles Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Princess Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Silver Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Havelock Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1