STAFFORD STREET, ST1 1SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST1 1SA

STAFFORD STREET, ST1 1SA, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 257 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 179.26 per 1,000 population. This ST1 1SA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST1 postcode area, which has experienced 672 crimes and a crime rate of 20.57 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST1 1SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST1 1SA, encompassing approximately 1433 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST1 1SA area, explore the ST1 1SA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST1 1SA area, visit the ST1 1SA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (59) incidents (-28.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-13.16% decrease)

ST1 1SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 53
  • Stafford Lane with total crimes: 26
  • Huntbach Street with total crimes: 25

STAFFORD STREET, ST1 1SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63179.26-22.22%
Shoplifting5943.94-28.05%
Anti-social behaviour3341.15-13.16%
Public order3323.02-5.71%
Criminal damage and arson2323.02155.56%
Other theft1216.04-52.00%
Robbery68.37-25.00%
Burglary54.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons53.49150.00%
Drugs53.49150.00%
Vehicle crime43.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft42.79-42.86%
Other crime32.79200.00%
Theft from the person22.090.00%

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
Shoplifting82216.2367.35%
Violence and sexual offences8157.2028.57%
Anti-social behaviour3856.50-11.63%
Public order3526.5159.09%
Other theft2524.4178.57%
Burglary1017.44-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson96.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime86.2833.33%
Robbery85.5860.00%
Bicycle theft75.58250.00%
Theft from the person24.88100.00%
Possession of weapons21.40-83.33%
Drugs21.40-33.33%
Other crime11.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63175.778.62%
Shoplifting4943.94-19.67%
Anti-social behaviour4334.18-35.82%
Public order2229.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson1815.35-21.74%
Other theft1412.5640.00%
Possession of weapons129.771100.00%
Burglary128.37-25.00%
Vehicle crime68.37-60.00%
Robbery54.190.00%
Drugs33.49-57.14%
Other crime22.090.00%
Bicycle theft21.40-50.00%
Theft from the person11.40-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67205.76-2.90%
Shoplifting6146.73-14.08%
Violence and sexual offences5842.55-12.12%
Criminal damage and arson2340.46-4.17%
Public order2216.04-35.29%
Burglary1615.3523.08%
Vehicle crime1511.16200.00%
Other theft1010.46-44.44%
Drugs76.9816.67%
Robbery54.88150.00%
Theft from the person43.490.00%
Bicycle theft42.79-60.00%
Other crime22.79-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.400.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting71228.7851.06%
Anti-social behaviour6949.521.47%
Violence and sexual offences6648.13-9.59%
Public order3446.0417.24%
Criminal damage and arson2423.7241.18%
Other theft1816.74-10.00%
Burglary1312.56160.00%
Bicycle theft109.070.00%
Drugs66.980.00%
Vehicle crime54.19400.00%
Other crime53.49150.00%
Theft from the person43.490.00%
Robbery22.790.00%
Possession of weapons11.40-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73191.121.39%
Anti-social behaviour6850.923.03%
Shoplifting4747.43-2.08%
Public order2932.78-35.56%
Other theft2020.2317.65%
Criminal damage and arson1713.95-32.00%
Drugs611.86-25.00%
Burglary54.19-16.67%
Possession of weapons43.49-20.00%
Robbery22.79-33.33%
Other crime21.400.00%
Vehicle crime11.40-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72213.4420.00%
Anti-social behaviour6650.2222.22%
Shoplifting4846.0414.29%
Public order4533.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson2531.3913.64%
Other theft1717.4421.43%
Drugs811.86-11.11%
Burglary65.58-14.29%
Possession of weapons54.19-28.57%
Vehicle crime43.490.00%
Robbery32.790.00%
Theft from the person32.09200.00%
Bicycle theft22.09-60.00%
Other crime21.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences60181.35-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour5441.8512.50%
Shoplifting4237.67-14.29%
Public order3029.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson2220.9315.79%
Other theft1415.35-12.50%
Drugs99.7728.57%
Burglary76.2816.67%
Possession of weapons74.88133.33%
Bicycle theft54.88-16.67%
Vehicle crime43.490.00%
Robbery32.79-25.00%
Other crime22.09100.00%
Theft from the person11.40-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66176.47-2.94%
Shoplifting4946.04-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour4834.186.67%
Public order2033.48-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson1913.95-17.39%
Other theft1613.250.00%
Drugs711.160.00%
Burglary64.88-45.45%
Bicycle theft64.1950.00%
Theft from the person44.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.790.00%
Robbery42.790.00%
Possession of weapons32.79-25.00%
Other crime12.09-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68191.12-15.00%
Shoplifting5647.4355.56%
Anti-social behaviour4539.06-4.26%
Public order2531.39-35.90%
Criminal damage and arson2317.4421.05%
Other theft1616.04-11.11%
Burglary1111.16266.67%
Theft from the person87.670.00%
Drugs75.58133.33%
Bicycle theft44.88-20.00%
Possession of weapons42.79100.00%
Robbery42.79-42.86%
Other crime32.7950.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences80187.6311.11%
Anti-social behaviour4755.80-4.08%
Public order3932.7862.50%
Shoplifting3627.209.09%
Criminal damage and arson1925.11-26.92%
Other theft1813.2563.64%
Vehicle crime812.5633.33%
Robbery75.58133.33%
Bicycle theft54.8825.00%
Drugs33.490.00%
Burglary32.09-72.73%
Other crime22.090.00%
Possession of weapons21.40-60.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72172.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour4950.220.00%
Shoplifting3334.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson2623.020.00%
Public order2418.140.00%
Burglary1116.740.00%
Other theft117.670.00%
Vehicle crime67.670.00%
Possession of weapons54.190.00%
Bicycle theft43.490.00%
Robbery32.790.00%
Drugs32.090.00%
Theft from the person12.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 822 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202463
July 202481
June 202463
May 202458
April 202466
March 202473
February 202472
January 202460
December 202366
November 202368
October 202380
September 202372

A total of 248 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 20249
June 202418
May 202423
April 202424
March 202417
February 202425
January 202422
December 202319
November 202323
October 202319
September 202326

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 20246
May 202415
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 627 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
July 202438
June 202443
May 202467
April 202469
March 202468
February 202466
January 202454
December 202348
November 202345
October 202347
September 202349

A total of 191 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202425
June 202414
May 202410
April 202418
March 202420
February 202417
January 202414
December 202316
November 202316
October 202318
September 202311

A total of 633 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202459
July 202482
June 202449
May 202461
April 202471
March 202447
February 202448
January 202442
December 202349
November 202356
October 202336
September 202333

A total of 358 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
July 202435
June 202422
May 202422
April 202434
March 202429
February 202445
January 202430
December 202320
November 202325
October 202339
September 202324

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 202410
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202410
June 202412
May 202416
April 202413
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 202311
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 51 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 202412
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20246
March 20246
February 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20238
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total53
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Public order10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Possession of weapons4
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Stafford Lane
    Total26
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order4
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Huntbach Street
    Total25
    Shoplifting17
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Market Lane
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Market Square
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Lamb Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brockley Square
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Marsh Street North
    Total7
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Albion Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Police Station
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Quadrant Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Lower Foundry Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Hope Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 17. Arbour Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 18. Piccadilly
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 19. Gilman Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Downey Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. A50
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Nightclub
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Union Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hillcrest Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. Parker Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lindop Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hordley Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Perry Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Ranelagh Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1