ST1 1AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST1 1AP

ST1 1AP, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 228 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 165.26 per 1,000 population. This ST1 1AP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST1 postcode area, which has experienced 655 crimes and a crime rate of 20.05 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST1 1AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST1 1AP, encompassing approximately 1379 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST1 1AP area, explore the ST1 1AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (23.44% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (44) incidents (-22.81% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (9.68% increase)

ST1 1AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 31
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Stafford Lane with total crimes: 18

ST1 1AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79165.2623.44%
Shoplifting4457.26-22.81%
Anti-social behaviour3431.899.68%
Public order2724.64-15.62%
Criminal damage and arson919.57-57.14%
Other theft76.52-36.36%
Theft from the person65.07200.00%
Possession of weapons54.350.00%
Burglary53.62-28.57%
Robbery33.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft32.170.00%
Vehicle crime22.17-60.00%
Other crime21.45-33.33%
Drugs21.45-60.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64182.66-20.99%
Shoplifting5746.39-30.49%
Public order3241.32-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour3123.196.90%
Criminal damage and arson2122.47133.33%
Other theft1115.22-38.89%
Burglary77.97-30.00%
Robbery65.07-14.29%
Vehicle crime54.35-28.57%
Possession of weapons53.62150.00%
Drugs53.620.00%
Bicycle theft33.62-57.14%
Other crime32.17200.00%
Theft from the person22.170.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting82213.1070.83%
Violence and sexual offences8159.4430.65%
Public order3458.7147.83%
Anti-social behaviour2924.64-25.64%
Other theft1821.0212.50%
Burglary1013.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.25-47.06%
Bicycle theft76.52600.00%
Robbery75.0740.00%
Vehicle crime75.0716.67%
Drugs55.0766.67%
Theft from the person23.62100.00%
Possession of weapons21.45-81.82%
Other crime11.45-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62177.5814.81%
Shoplifting4844.94-21.31%
Anti-social behaviour3934.79-32.76%
Public order2328.27-4.17%
Criminal damage and arson1716.67-22.73%
Other theft1612.3277.78%
Possession of weapons1111.601000.00%
Burglary107.97-37.50%
Vehicle crime67.25-53.85%
Robbery54.350.00%
Other crime33.6250.00%
Drugs32.17-57.14%
Theft from the person12.17-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.72-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting61202.23-12.86%
Anti-social behaviour5844.21-15.94%
Violence and sexual offences5442.04-25.00%
Public order2439.14-22.58%
Criminal damage and arson2217.4015.79%
Burglary1615.9533.33%
Vehicle crime1311.60116.67%
Other theft99.42-47.06%
Drugs76.5216.67%
Robbery55.07150.00%
Theft from the person43.620.00%
Bicycle theft32.90-66.67%
Other crime22.17-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72234.12-2.70%
Shoplifting7052.1948.94%
Anti-social behaviour6950.741.47%
Public order3150.013.33%
Criminal damage and arson1922.4711.76%
Other theft1713.77-10.53%
Burglary1212.32140.00%
Bicycle theft98.700.00%
Vehicle crime66.52500.00%
Drugs64.3520.00%
Other crime54.35150.00%
Theft from the person43.620.00%
Robbery22.900.00%
Possession of weapons11.45-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74198.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour6853.646.25%
Shoplifting4749.29-4.08%
Public order3034.07-30.23%
Other theft1921.7511.76%
Criminal damage and arson1713.77-26.09%
Drugs512.32-28.57%
Burglary53.62-28.57%
Possession of weapons43.62-20.00%
Robbery22.90-33.33%
Other crime21.450.00%
Vehicle crime11.45-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74220.3529.82%
Anti-social behaviour6453.6414.29%
Shoplifting4946.3916.67%
Public order4335.5248.28%
Criminal damage and arson2331.179.52%
Other theft1716.6721.43%
Burglary712.320.00%
Drugs75.07-12.50%
Possession of weapons55.07-28.57%
Vehicle crime43.6233.33%
Bicycle theft32.90-25.00%
Robbery32.170.00%
Theft from the person32.17200.00%
Other crime22.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57184.11-12.31%
Anti-social behaviour5641.327.69%
Shoplifting4240.59-14.29%
Public order2930.4438.10%
Criminal damage and arson2121.02-4.55%
Other theft1415.22-6.67%
Drugs810.1514.29%
Burglary75.8040.00%
Possession of weapons75.07133.33%
Bicycle theft45.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.90-25.00%
Robbery32.17-25.00%
Other crime22.17100.00%
Theft from the person11.45-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65187.73-2.99%
Anti-social behaviour5247.118.33%
Shoplifting4937.69-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson2235.524.76%
Public order2115.95-8.70%
Other theft1515.220.00%
Drugs710.870.00%
Bicycle theft65.0750.00%
Theft from the person54.35-37.50%
Burglary53.62-54.55%
Vehicle crime43.62300.00%
Robbery42.90100.00%
Possession of weapons32.90-25.00%
Other crime12.17-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67195.710.00%
Shoplifting5648.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour4840.590.00%
Public order2334.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson2116.670.00%
Other theft1515.220.00%
Burglary1110.870.00%
Theft from the person87.970.00%
Drugs75.800.00%
Bicycle theft45.070.00%
Possession of weapons42.900.00%
Other crime32.900.00%
Robbery22.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202418
June 202416
May 20249
April 202417
March 202419
February 202417
January 202414
December 202315
November 202315

A total of 548 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202431
July 202429
June 202439
May 202458
April 202469
March 202468
February 202464
January 202456
December 202352
November 202348

A total of 749 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 68.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202464
July 202481
June 202462
May 202454
April 202472
March 202474
February 202474
January 202457
December 202365
November 202367

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 202413
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 201 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202421
July 20249
June 202417
May 202422
April 202419
March 202417
February 202423
January 202421
December 202322
November 202321

A total of 317 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202432
July 202434
June 202423
May 202424
April 202431
March 202430
February 202443
January 202429
December 202321
November 202323

A total of 605 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202457
July 202482
June 202448
May 202461
April 202470
March 202447
February 202449
January 202442
December 202349
November 202356

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20241
May 20243
April 20249
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20238

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 202411
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202410
June 202410
May 202416
April 202412
March 20245
February 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 202311

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST1 1AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order6
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Stafford Lane
    Total18
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Market Lane
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Marsh Street North
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Huntbach Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Lamb Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. A50
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 10. Hope Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Downey Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Brockley Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Market Square
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 16. Piccadilly
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 17. Leonard Coates Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lower Foundry Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Lower Bethesda Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Quadrant Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hillcrest Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Gilman Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Perry Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Bethesda Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. Albion Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Clough Street East
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Morley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Jasper Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Lindop Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Derby Street
    Total1
    Public order1