WATERLOO ROAD, ST1 5EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST1 5EH

WATERLOO ROAD, ST1 5EH, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.72 per 1,000 population. This ST1 5EH 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 5EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST1 5EH, encompassing approximately 2256 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST1 5EH area, explore the ST1 5EH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

ST1 5EH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bromley Street with total crimes: 4
  • Eastbank Road with total crimes: 4
  • Lowther Street with total crimes: 4

WATERLOO ROAD, ST1 5EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences1621.72-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour87.0914.29%
Public order63.5520.00%
Shoplifting52.66150.00%
Other theft42.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.770.00%
Possession of weapons21.77100.00%
Bicycle theft10.89-50.00%
Other crime10.44-66.67%
Robbery10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2227.03-18.52%
Anti-social behaviour79.75-53.33%
Public order53.1066.67%
Vehicle crime52.2266.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.2233.33%
Burglary41.77300.00%
Other theft31.7750.00%
Other crime31.33200.00%
Drugs21.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.89100.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2726.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour1511.9736.36%
Criminal damage and arson36.65-57.14%
Public order31.33-66.67%
Vehicle crime31.33200.00%
Other theft21.33100.00%
Shoplifting20.89100.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.44-85.71%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1121.27-8.33%
Public order94.8750.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.99-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.990.00%
Burglary73.1040.00%
Possession of weapons13.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.44-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2026.595.26%
Anti-social behaviour128.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.3240.00%
Public order63.10-25.00%
Burglary52.660.00%
Shoplifting32.22-25.00%
Other crime21.33100.00%
Robbery20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Other theft10.89-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1925.26-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.420.00%
Public order83.55-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson53.5566.67%
Burglary52.220.00%
Shoplifting42.22300.00%
Other theft41.770.00%
Drugs21.770.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2527.92-10.71%
Public order1311.08225.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.7614.29%
Burglary53.55150.00%
Other theft42.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.77-40.00%
Drugs21.33-33.33%
Shoplifting10.89-80.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2827.9212.00%
Anti-social behaviour712.4116.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.100.00%
Shoplifting52.22-28.57%
Public order42.220.00%
Other theft31.770.00%
Drugs31.330.00%
Burglary21.33-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.89100.00%
Robbery20.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.6038.89%
Shoplifting711.0875.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.6625.00%
Public order42.22-42.86%
Burglary31.770.00%
Possession of weapons11.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.83-18.18%
Public order77.98133.33%
Other theft63.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.6633.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.77-42.86%
Shoplifting41.7733.33%
Vehicle crime21.77-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Drugs10.44-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2226.15-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson79.7540.00%
Burglary53.10-16.67%
Other theft42.22-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.77-75.00%
Possession of weapons31.33200.00%
Vehicle crime31.330.00%
Drugs31.330.00%
Public order31.3350.00%
Shoplifting31.33-57.14%
Other crime11.330.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2330.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour1210.190.00%
Shoplifting75.320.00%
Other theft63.100.00%
Burglary62.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.660.00%
Drugs32.220.00%
Bicycle theft21.330.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202422
July 202427
June 20249
May 202420
April 202419
March 202425
February 202428
January 202425
December 202318
November 202322
October 202323

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202415
June 202411
May 202412
April 20248
March 20248
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20249
May 20246
April 20248
March 202413
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST1 5EH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bromley Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 2. Eastbank Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lowther Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Grange Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 5. Douglas Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Denbigh Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wayte Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Arthur Brocklehurst Way
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Windermere Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Cobridge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Powell Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Mulgrave Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Henry Dunn Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Crystal Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Barrett Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Hawthorne Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Furnival Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Remer Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Edgeware Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bowness Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Bromley Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Rutland Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Winifred Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1