BOWER STREET, ST1 3BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST1 3BH

BOWER STREET, ST1 3BH, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.04 per 1,000 population. This ST1 3BH 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 3BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST1 3BH, encompassing approximately 2847 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST1 3BH area, explore the ST1 3BH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (11.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST1 3BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 12
  • Downey Street with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

BOWER STREET, ST1 3BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2927.0411.54%
Anti-social behaviour1210.18-14.29%
Vehicle crime74.210.00%
Public order62.46-14.29%
Other crime42.110.00%
Other theft41.400.00%
Shoplifting31.400.00%
Robbery31.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.05-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.05100.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Drugs10.70-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2623.53-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour149.130.00%
Vehicle crime74.92250.00%
Public order72.4616.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.4633.33%
Other theft41.40-63.64%
Drugs21.40-33.33%
Burglary10.70-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4030.9066.67%
Anti-social behaviour1414.057.69%
Other theft114.92-8.33%
Public order63.8650.00%
Shoplifting42.110.00%
Drugs31.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.05-25.00%
Burglary31.050.00%
Other crime21.05-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2427.39-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour138.4330.00%
Other theft124.5620.00%
Public order44.21-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson41.40-42.86%
Possession of weapons41.40300.00%
Shoplifting41.40300.00%
Other crime31.40200.00%
Bicycle theft31.050.00%
Burglary31.05-40.00%
Drugs21.050.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2728.09-25.00%
Public order139.48116.67%
Other theft104.5611.11%
Anti-social behaviour103.51-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson73.51133.33%
Burglary52.46-44.44%
Drugs21.76100.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.70-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3629.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1412.64-6.67%
Burglary94.92200.00%
Other theft93.1650.00%
Public order63.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.11-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.05-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.050.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Drugs10.70-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.82-37.93%
Anti-social behaviour156.3225.00%
Other theft65.2750.00%
Public order62.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.110.00%
Shoplifting41.7633.33%
Vehicle crime41.400.00%
Burglary31.400.00%
Drugs21.050.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2924.5852.63%
Anti-social behaviour1210.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.210.00%
Other theft41.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.400.00%
Public order41.400.00%
Burglary31.4050.00%
Shoplifting31.05-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.050.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.96-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour66.67-64.71%
Other theft62.1120.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.110.00%
Vehicle crime41.7633.33%
Public order41.40-33.33%
Shoplifting41.400.00%
Drugs21.400.00%
Burglary20.70-50.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2225.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour177.73-5.56%
Public order65.970.00%
Other theft52.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.76-16.67%
Burglary41.76-20.00%
Shoplifting41.4033.33%
Vehicle crime31.400.00%
Theft from the person21.050.00%
Drugs20.70-33.33%
Robbery10.70-50.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2228.09-40.54%
Anti-social behaviour187.73-21.74%
Public order66.32-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.11-25.00%
Burglary52.11150.00%
Other theft51.7625.00%
Vehicle crime31.76-50.00%
Drugs31.05-40.00%
Shoplifting31.05200.00%
Robbery21.05-33.33%
Other crime20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.70-33.33%
Theft from the person20.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3735.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour2312.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.080.00%
Public order82.810.00%
Vehicle crime62.810.00%
Drugs52.110.00%
Other theft41.760.00%
Robbery31.400.00%
Possession of weapons31.050.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 329 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202426
July 202440
June 202424
May 202427
April 202436
March 202418
February 202429
January 202419
December 202322
November 202322
October 202337

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 202413
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 202414
June 202413
May 202410
April 202414
March 202415
February 202412
January 20246
December 202317
November 202318
October 202323

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 202411
June 202412
May 202410
April 20249
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20249
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST1 3BH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Downey Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Lichfield Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Kilmore Quay
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Leonard Coates Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shirley Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Grace Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Lower Bethesda Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Regent Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stonehaven Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Matlock Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Imperial Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Bethesda Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Harcourt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cleveland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Wellesley Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Cutts Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Shelton Farm Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Lawrence Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Wood Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Victoria Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Cooper Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 25. Bower Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Jasper Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Ogden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Astle Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Clifford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1