ST6 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST6

ST6, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 791 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.78 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this ST6 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around ST6, encompassing approximately 67164 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (313) incidents (9.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (101) incidents (-13.68% decrease)
  • Public order: (93) incidents (47.62% increase)

ST6 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 29
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Cartlich Street with total crimes: 16

ST6 Crime Map

Postcodes in ST6

The postcode district are associated with the ST6, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The ST6 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 313 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31311.789.44%
Anti-social behaviour1014.66-13.68%
Public order931.5047.62%
Criminal damage and arson851.3816.44%
Shoplifting491.2713.95%
Other theft390.73-18.75%
Burglary360.580.00%
Vehicle crime280.54-34.88%
Other crime140.420.00%
Drugs110.2110.00%
Possession of weapons110.160.00%
Robbery90.16125.00%
Theft from the person10.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.010.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 286 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28611.17-18.05%
Anti-social behaviour1174.26-2.50%
Criminal damage and arson731.74-17.98%
Public order631.09-16.00%
Other theft480.94-5.88%
Vehicle crime430.71-2.27%
Shoplifting430.6486.96%
Burglary360.64-20.00%
Other crime140.54-30.00%
Possession of weapons110.2122.22%
Drugs100.16-9.09%
Robbery40.15-55.56%
Theft from the person20.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 349 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34912.63-1.13%
Anti-social behaviour1205.20-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson891.79-4.30%
Public order751.3336.36%
Other theft511.12-1.92%
Burglary450.76-30.77%
Vehicle crime440.6712.82%
Shoplifting230.66-37.84%
Other crime200.3417.65%
Drugs110.30-21.43%
Robbery90.16200.00%
Possession of weapons90.13-18.18%
Bicycle theft30.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 353 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 128 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35312.9734.73%
Anti-social behaviour1285.2620.75%
Criminal damage and arson931.9150.00%
Burglary651.38-1.52%
Public order550.977.84%
Other theft520.8233.33%
Vehicle crime390.772.63%
Shoplifting370.588.82%
Other crime170.5521.43%
Drugs140.2527.27%
Possession of weapons110.2137.50%
Bicycle theft30.16-25.00%
Robbery30.04-62.50%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 262 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26210.47-1.87%
Anti-social behaviour1063.9016.48%
Burglary661.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson620.98-6.06%
Public order510.92-22.73%
Other theft390.76-23.53%
Vehicle crime380.58-11.63%
Shoplifting340.57126.67%
Other crime140.51-30.00%
Drugs110.2137.50%
Possession of weapons80.16166.67%
Robbery80.1233.33%
Bicycle theft40.1233.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 267 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26710.01-20.06%
Anti-social behaviour913.98-5.21%
Criminal damage and arson661.3510.00%
Public order660.9824.53%
Other theft510.9813.33%
Vehicle crime430.76-2.27%
Burglary330.64-25.00%
Other crime200.49-20.00%
Shoplifting150.30-50.00%
Drugs80.22-46.67%
Robbery60.1250.00%
Possession of weapons30.09-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.04-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 334 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33411.4017.61%
Anti-social behaviour964.9714.29%
Criminal damage and arson601.4330.43%
Public order530.8910.42%
Other theft450.79-6.25%
Vehicle crime440.672.33%
Burglary440.6657.14%
Shoplifting300.66328.57%
Other crime250.45127.27%
Drugs150.3725.00%
Possession of weapons70.2240.00%
Bicycle theft60.1020.00%
Robbery40.09100.00%
Theft from the person30.06200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 284 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2849.29-1.05%
Anti-social behaviour844.23-9.68%
Other theft481.2511.63%
Public order480.71-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson460.71-36.11%
Vehicle crime430.6853.57%
Burglary280.643.70%
Drugs120.4271.43%
Other crime110.18-21.43%
Shoplifting70.16-53.33%
Bicycle theft50.100.00%
Possession of weapons50.0766.67%
Robbery20.07-50.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 287 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2879.69-5.28%
Anti-social behaviour934.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson721.3828.57%
Public order521.0744.44%
Other theft430.7716.22%
Vehicle crime280.64-15.15%
Burglary270.42-30.77%
Shoplifting150.4025.00%
Other crime140.22100.00%
Drugs70.21-30.00%
Bicycle theft50.10400.00%
Robbery40.070.00%
Possession of weapons30.06200.00%
Theft from the person10.04-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 303 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3039.445.94%
Anti-social behaviour934.519.41%
Criminal damage and arson561.387.69%
Burglary390.830.00%
Other theft370.58-7.50%
Public order360.55-41.94%
Vehicle crime330.5422.22%
Shoplifting120.49-42.86%
Drugs100.1866.67%
Other crime70.15-12.50%
Robbery40.10-60.00%
Theft from the person20.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.01-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 286 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2869.62-11.46%
Anti-social behaviour854.26-9.57%
Public order621.278.77%
Criminal damage and arson520.92-28.77%
Other theft400.77-25.93%
Burglary390.60-9.30%
Vehicle crime270.5817.39%
Shoplifting210.40-12.50%
Robbery100.3111.11%
Other crime80.15-27.27%
Bicycle theft60.120.00%
Drugs60.090.00%
Possession of weapons40.09-60.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 323 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32310.94-4.44%
Anti-social behaviour944.81-20.34%
Criminal damage and arson731.4028.07%
Public order571.097.55%
Other theft540.8550.00%
Burglary430.8030.30%
Shoplifting240.64-14.29%
Vehicle crime230.3615.00%
Other crime110.34-15.38%
Possession of weapons100.16150.00%
Robbery90.15200.00%
Bicycle theft60.13500.00%
Drugs60.09-50.00%
Theft from the person20.090.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 338 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 118 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33810.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour1185.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson571.760.00%
Public order530.850.00%
Other theft360.790.00%
Burglary330.540.00%
Shoplifting280.490.00%
Vehicle crime200.420.00%
Other crime130.300.00%
Drugs120.190.00%
Possession of weapons40.180.00%
Robbery30.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3985 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 306.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 353 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024313
June 2024286
May 2024349
April 2024353
March 2024262
February 2024267
January 2024334
December 2023284
November 2023287
October 2023303
September 2023286
August 2023323
July 2023338

A total of 1326 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 102.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024101
June 2024117
May 2024120
April 2024128
March 2024106
February 202491
January 202496
December 202384
November 202393
October 202393
September 202385
August 202394
July 2023118

A total of 534 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202436
June 202436
May 202445
April 202465
March 202466
February 202433
January 202444
December 202328
November 202327
October 202339
September 202339
August 202343
July 202333

A total of 453 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202443
May 202444
April 202439
March 202438
February 202443
January 202444
December 202343
November 202328
October 202333
September 202327
August 202323
July 202320

A total of 884 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 68.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202485
June 202473
May 202489
April 202493
March 202462
February 202466
January 202460
December 202346
November 202372
October 202356
September 202352
August 202373
July 202357

A total of 75 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20244
May 20249
April 20243
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 202310
August 20239
July 20233

A total of 188 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202414
May 202420
April 202417
March 202414
February 202420
January 202425
December 202311
November 202314
October 20237
September 20238
August 202311
July 202313

A total of 583 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.85 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202439
June 202448
May 202451
April 202452
March 202439
February 202451
January 202445
December 202348
November 202343
October 202337
September 202340
August 202354
July 202336

A total of 764 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202493
June 202463
May 202475
April 202455
March 202451
February 202466
January 202453
December 202348
November 202352
October 202336
September 202362
August 202357
July 202353

A total of 133 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202410
May 202411
April 202414
March 202411
February 20248
January 202415
December 202312
November 20237
October 202310
September 20236
August 20236
July 202312

A total of 338 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202449
June 202443
May 202423
April 202437
March 202434
February 202415
January 202430
December 20237
November 202315
October 202312
September 202321
August 202324
July 202328

A total of 87 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202411
May 20249
April 202411
March 20248
February 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234
August 202310
July 20234

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
August 20232

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231
September 20236
August 20236
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST6 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total29
    Shoplifting25
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Cartlich Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total15
    Other theft5
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Crossley Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Kemnay Avenue
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 8. Tower Square
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 10. Stanfield Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 11. South Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 12. Thursfield Place
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Furlong Passage
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 14. Henry Street
    Total6
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 15. Mc Kinley Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 16. Henshall Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 17. Beddow Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
  • 18. Barmouth Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Skipacre Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 20. Stellar Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Penrhyn Avenue
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Farndale Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Metcalfe Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 24. Norris Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 25. Jackfield Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Pitt Street East
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Owen Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 28. Alderley Rise
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lucas Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 30. Newfield Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2