MERRICK STREET, ST1 2LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST1 2LN

MERRICK STREET, ST1 2LN, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.97 per 1,000 population. This ST1 2LN 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 2LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST1 2LN, encompassing approximately 4634 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST1 2LN area, explore the ST1 2LN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST1 2LN area, visit the ST1 2LN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)

ST1 2LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merrick Street with total crimes: 8
  • Turner Street with total crimes: 8
  • Boulton Street with total crimes: 5

MERRICK STREET, ST1 2LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson2015.97-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.32-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour153.8866.67%
Public order53.24-28.57%
Possession of weapons41.080.00%
Shoplifting30.8650.00%
Burglary20.65-66.67%
Other theft20.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-75.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3920.9369.57%
Criminal damage and arson258.4266.67%
Anti-social behaviour95.39-40.00%
Public order71.9416.67%
Burglary61.5150.00%
Vehicle crime41.290.00%
Other theft40.86-60.00%
Shoplifting20.86-80.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.20-8.00%
Criminal damage and arson154.96150.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.24150.00%
Other theft103.24150.00%
Shoplifting102.16150.00%
Public order62.1650.00%
Vehicle crime41.29-50.00%
Burglary40.86-20.00%
Possession of weapons10.86-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.10-10.71%
Vehicle crime85.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.29-50.00%
Burglary51.290.00%
Other theft41.0833.33%
Public order40.86-33.33%
Shoplifting40.86-33.33%
Drugs30.860.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.56-3.45%
Anti-social behaviour126.0420.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.59200.00%
Public order62.590.00%
Shoplifting61.2950.00%
Burglary51.290.00%
Vehicle crime41.08300.00%
Bicycle theft30.8650.00%
Drugs30.650.00%
Other theft30.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.8961.11%
Anti-social behaviour106.26-28.57%
Other theft62.1650.00%
Public order61.29100.00%
Burglary51.29-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.08-20.00%
Shoplifting40.86-42.86%
Other crime20.86-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.43100.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.75-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour143.88-6.67%
Burglary83.02300.00%
Shoplifting71.73133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.51-54.55%
Other crime41.0833.33%
Other theft40.8633.33%
Public order30.86-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.650.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.43100.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.616.67%
Anti-social behaviour156.9025.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.2422.22%
Public order52.3725.00%
Other crime31.0850.00%
Shoplifting30.65-75.00%
Other theft30.65-50.00%
Burglary20.65-50.00%
Drugs20.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.4225.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.4750.00%
Shoplifting122.599.09%
Criminal damage and arson92.5912.50%
Other theft61.94500.00%
Drugs41.29100.00%
Public order40.860.00%
Burglary40.86300.00%
Vehicle crime30.8650.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.819.09%
Shoplifting115.18120.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.73166.67%
Public order41.73-50.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.8722.22%
Public order84.7560.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.7333.33%
Shoplifting51.73-16.67%
Other theft31.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.65-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.65200.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.65-28.00%
Shoplifting63.880.00%
Other theft61.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.29-33.33%
Public order51.29-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.080.00%
Drugs41.08300.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.390.00%
Public order81.940.00%
Other theft61.730.00%
Shoplifting61.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.290.00%
Bicycle theft21.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202439
July 202423
June 202425
May 202428
April 202429
March 202418
February 202432
January 202430
December 202324
November 202322
October 202318
September 202325

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 202415
June 20246
May 202412
April 202410
March 202414
February 202415
January 202412
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20248
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 202410
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202425
July 202415
June 20246
May 202412
April 20244
March 20245
February 202411
January 20249
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 202410
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 202412
December 202311
November 20235
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST1 2LN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Merrick Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Turner Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Boulton Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft1
  • 4. Arbour Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Eldon Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Myatt Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Harrop Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 9. Hammersley Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Bold Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Mynors Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dilke Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bradford Terrace
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Glover Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oak Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mount Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St John Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Vincent Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 20. Baskerville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Grafton Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Greville Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Burnley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Woodward Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Addison Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Gibbins Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Jervis Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. King George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lower Mayer Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1