ST1 4EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST1 4EX

ST1 4EX, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 177 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 124.38 per 1,000 population. This ST1 4EX 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 4EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST1 4EX, encompassing approximately 1423 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST1 4EX area, explore the ST1 4EX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST1 4EX area, visit the ST1 4EX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (-19.35% decrease)
  • Public order: (30) incidents (30.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-3.45% decrease)

ST1 4EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 40
  • Stafford Lane with total crimes: 26
  • Market Lane with total crimes: 15

ST1 4EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences50124.38-19.35%
Public order3035.1430.43%
Anti-social behaviour2821.08-3.45%
Shoplifting2119.68-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson1514.76150.00%
Vehicle crime510.540.00%
Burglary53.51-28.57%
Other theft53.51-61.54%
Possession of weapons53.51400.00%
Robbery43.51-20.00%
Bicycle theft32.81-25.00%
Other crime22.110.00%
Drugs21.41100.00%
Theft from the person21.41100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62136.3324.00%
Shoplifting3543.57169.23%
Anti-social behaviour2924.60-17.14%
Public order2320.3815.00%
Other theft1316.160.00%
Burglary79.14-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.92-45.45%
Vehicle crime54.220.00%
Robbery53.51400.00%
Bicycle theft43.51300.00%
Other crime22.810.00%
Theft from the person11.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.70-87.50%
Drugs10.70-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences50119.4613.64%
Anti-social behaviour3535.14-32.69%
Public order2024.605.26%
Other theft1314.0518.18%
Shoplifting139.14-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson119.14-26.67%
Burglary87.73-27.27%
Possession of weapons85.62700.00%
Vehicle crime55.62-37.50%
Drugs33.51-50.00%
Other crime22.11-33.33%
Robbery11.41-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.70-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52141.2513.04%
Violence and sexual offences4436.54-24.14%
Shoplifting2230.9215.79%
Public order1915.46-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson1513.3587.50%
Other theft1110.54-31.25%
Burglary117.7310.00%
Vehicle crime87.7333.33%
Drugs65.6250.00%
Other crime34.22-40.00%
Bicycle theft32.11-57.14%
Theft from the person32.110.00%
Robbery32.110.00%
Possession of weapons12.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58140.541.75%
Anti-social behaviour4640.76-17.86%
Public order2032.33-16.67%
Shoplifting1914.05-5.00%
Other theft1613.3523.08%
Burglary1011.24233.33%
Criminal damage and arson87.03-46.67%
Bicycle theft75.620.00%
Vehicle crime64.920.00%
Other crime54.22150.00%
Drugs43.5133.33%
Possession of weapons12.81-50.00%

In March 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 offences57139.14-1.72%
Anti-social behaviour5640.0627.27%
Public order2439.35-29.41%
Shoplifting2016.87-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson1514.05-21.05%
Other theft1310.5430.00%
Robbery39.140.00%
Drugs32.11-57.14%
Burglary32.110.00%
Possession of weapons22.11-60.00%
Other crime21.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58155.3048.72%
Anti-social behaviour4440.7618.92%
Public order3430.92100.00%
Shoplifting2823.8940.00%
Criminal damage and arson1919.6818.75%
Other theft1013.35-9.09%
Drugs77.0316.67%
Possession of weapons54.9266.67%
Robbery33.51-25.00%
Burglary32.11-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.110.00%
Bicycle theft32.110.00%
Theft from the person22.110.00%
Other crime21.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39115.25-26.42%
Anti-social behaviour3727.41-22.92%
Shoplifting2026.0017.65%
Public order1714.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson1611.9533.33%
Other theft1111.24-26.67%
Drugs67.730.00%
Burglary54.2266.67%
Robbery43.5133.33%
Possession of weapons32.81-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.110.00%
Bicycle theft32.11-40.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53133.5235.90%
Anti-social behaviour4837.2450.00%
Public order1733.73-5.56%
Shoplifting1711.9530.77%
Other theft1511.9536.36%
Criminal damage and arson1210.540.00%
Drugs68.4350.00%
Bicycle theft54.22400.00%
Possession of weapons43.5133.33%
Theft from the person32.81-25.00%
Burglary32.11-62.50%
Robbery32.11200.00%
Vehicle crime32.11-40.00%
Other crime12.11-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39107.52-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour3227.41-11.11%
Public order1822.49-40.00%
Shoplifting1312.6530.00%
Criminal damage and arson129.14-20.00%
Other theft118.43-8.33%
Burglary87.73700.00%
Vehicle crime55.62-16.67%
Drugs43.510.00%
Theft from the person42.810.00%
Possession of weapons32.81200.00%
Other crime22.110.00%
Robbery11.41-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences60127.199.09%
Anti-social behaviour3642.1624.14%
Public order3025.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson1521.08-21.05%
Other theft1210.549.09%
Shoplifting108.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime67.03100.00%
Robbery64.22200.00%
Drugs44.22100.00%
Possession of weapons12.81-75.00%
Burglary10.70-85.71%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55119.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour2938.650.00%
Public order2020.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson1914.050.00%
Shoplifting1513.350.00%
Other theft1110.540.00%
Burglary77.730.00%
Possession of weapons44.920.00%
Bicycle theft32.810.00%
Vehicle crime32.110.00%
Robbery22.110.00%
Drugs21.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 625 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202450
July 202462
June 202450
May 202444
April 202458
March 202457
February 202458
January 202439
December 202353
November 202339
October 202360
September 202355

A total of 272 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
July 202423
June 202420
May 202419
April 202420
March 202424
February 202434
January 202417
December 202317
November 202318
October 202330
September 202320

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 472 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 202429
June 202435
May 202452
April 202446
March 202456
February 202444
January 202437
December 202348
November 202332
October 202336
September 202329

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 163 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20246
June 202411
May 202415
April 20248
March 202415
February 202419
January 202416
December 202312
November 202312
October 202315
September 202319

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 202411
April 202410
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 141 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202413
June 202413
May 202411
April 202416
March 202413
February 202410
January 202411
December 202315
November 202311
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 233 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202435
June 202413
May 202422
April 202419
March 202420
February 202428
January 202420
December 202317
November 202313
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST1 4EX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total40
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Public order10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Possession of weapons4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Stafford Lane
    Total26
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order4
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Market Lane
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brockley Square
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Marsh Street North
    Total7
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Albion Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Police Station
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Lower Foundry Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Piccadilly
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 13. Downey Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Nightclub
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Margill Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Jasper Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Regent Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Parker Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Milton Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. St Mark'S Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Wood Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. St Mark'S Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Lower Bethesda Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Brunswick Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Cardiff Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Ranelagh Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bethesda Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Bird Cage Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1