WELLESLEY STREET, ST1 4NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST1 4NF

WELLESLEY STREET, ST1 4NF, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.67 per 1,000 population. This ST1 4NF 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 4NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST1 4NF, encompassing approximately 3437 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-32.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST1 4NF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aynsley Road with total crimes: 4
  • Havelock Place with total crimes: 4
  • College Road with total crimes: 4

WELLESLEY STREET, ST1 4NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.67-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour75.53250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.040.00%
Other theft31.75200.00%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Public order20.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.5140.00%
Public order48.15-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-71.43%
Other theft10.58-87.50%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.55-9.09%
Other theft85.8233.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.33-22.22%
Public order62.0420.00%
Bicycle theft21.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-71.43%
Other crime20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.71-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour96.4012.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.62133.33%
Other theft62.04-14.29%
Public order51.75-28.57%
Burglary21.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.58-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour86.69166.67%
Other theft72.33133.33%
Public order72.0475.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.04-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.87-25.00%
Burglary20.87-66.67%
Drugs20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.587.69%
Burglary68.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.750.00%
Possession of weapons41.450.00%
Public order41.16100.00%
Other theft31.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.87-57.14%
Drugs20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.56-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.0425.00%
Burglary31.450.00%
Other theft30.8750.00%
Public order20.87-33.33%
Robbery20.58100.00%
Drugs20.58-33.33%
Other crime10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.5823.81%
Anti-social behaviour127.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.49-42.86%
Burglary31.1650.00%
Public order30.87200.00%
Drugs30.870.00%
Other theft20.87-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.58100.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.55-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour86.11-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.33133.33%
Other theft42.04-33.33%
Drugs31.1650.00%
Burglary20.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Public order10.29-75.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences2316.8743.75%
Anti-social behaviour96.6912.50%
Other theft62.6250.00%
Public order41.7533.33%
Burglary41.16-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16-40.00%
Robbery20.87100.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.55-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour84.65-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson52.330.00%
Burglary51.4566.67%
Other theft41.4533.33%
Vehicle crime41.16100.00%
Public order31.16-62.50%
Drugs20.870.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.400.00%
Public order83.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.330.00%
Possession of weapons51.450.00%
Burglary31.450.00%
Other theft30.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20247
June 20249
May 20248
April 20243
March 20247
February 202412
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202428
July 202420
June 202422
May 202423
April 202428
March 202426
February 202426
January 202421
December 202323
November 202316
October 202322

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20248
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Aynsley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Havelock Place
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. College Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Howard Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Shirley Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Lomas Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rectory Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Milton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Grove Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Stanhope Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shearer Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Davis Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Poolside Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pyenest Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Harcourt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Norfolk Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Cleveland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Richmond Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Wellesley Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Cutts Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Shelton Farm Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. St Mark'S Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Lawrence Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Wood Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Victoria Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. St Mark'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Cooper Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 30. Bower Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1