ST1 4LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST1 4LF

ST1 4LF, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.08 per 1,000 population. This ST1 4LF 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 4LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST1 4LF, encompassing approximately 3585 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST1 4LF area, explore the ST1 4LF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST1 4LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Havelock Place with total crimes: 4

ST1 4LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.08-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour145.5855.56%
Shoplifting103.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.790.00%
Public order52.23-28.57%
Other theft41.390.00%
Possession of weapons31.120.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Drugs10.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.78-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour96.41-18.18%
Public order72.510.00%
Shoplifting51.95-37.50%
Drugs21.390.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-66.67%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2922.0326.09%
Anti-social behaviour118.09-38.89%
Other theft113.0757.14%
Shoplifting83.07166.67%
Public order72.2316.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.95-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.670.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-66.67%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.08-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour186.4112.50%
Criminal damage and arson95.02200.00%
Other theft72.5140.00%
Public order61.9520.00%
Vehicle crime31.6750.00%
Shoplifting30.84-80.00%
Burglary20.84-33.33%
Other crime10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.87-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour166.9723.08%
Shoplifting154.460.00%
Other theft54.18-28.57%
Public order51.39-28.57%
Burglary31.39-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-50.00%
Drugs30.840.00%
Possession of weapons30.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3027.33-18.92%
Shoplifting158.377.14%
Anti-social behaviour134.18-45.83%
Burglary83.63300.00%
Other theft72.2340.00%
Public order71.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.95-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.67300.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Possession of weapons30.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3729.0154.17%
Anti-social behaviour2410.3241.18%
Shoplifting146.69-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.9040.00%
Public order71.95-22.22%
Other theft51.95150.00%
Drugs31.390.00%
Robbery30.84200.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.59-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour176.690.00%
Shoplifting164.74220.00%
Public order94.46125.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.51-50.00%
Drugs31.3950.00%
Other theft20.84-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.56100.00%
Burglary10.56-80.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.75-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour177.2541.67%
Criminal damage and arson104.74233.33%
Burglary52.7925.00%
Shoplifting51.39-16.67%
Other theft41.39-42.86%
Public order41.12-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.12200.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.4872.22%
Anti-social behaviour128.6533.33%
Other theft73.3540.00%
Shoplifting61.95-14.29%
Public order51.67-16.67%
Burglary41.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.840.00%
Drugs20.56-33.33%
Other crime10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.020.00%
Shoplifting72.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.950.00%
Public order61.670.00%
Vehicle crime51.670.00%
Other theft51.390.00%
Burglary41.390.00%
Drugs31.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20249
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 202411
June 202418
May 202416
April 202413
March 202424
February 202417
January 202417
December 202312
November 20239

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202423
July 202429
June 202423
May 202425
April 202430
March 202437
February 202424
January 202426
December 202331
November 202318

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20246
June 20249
May 20243
April 20246
March 20247
February 20245
January 202410
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202411
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20248
June 20243
May 202415
April 202415
March 202414
February 202416
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total23
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Havelock Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Leonard Coates Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Howard Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Compton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lomas Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Morley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Broomfield Place South
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Rectory Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Kilndown Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Warwick Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Jubilee Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Milton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Grove Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Stanhope Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Shearer Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Davis Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Pyenest Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Norfolk Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Richmond Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Wellesley Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Cutts Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Shelton Farm Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. St Mark'S Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Lawrence Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Wood Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Victoria Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1