WATERMEET GROVE, ST1 5GD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST1 5GD

WATERMEET GROVE, ST1 5GD, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.80 per 1,000 population. This ST1 5GD 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 5GD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST1 5GD, encompassing approximately 2174 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST1 5GD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Etruria Old Road with total crimes: 16
  • Pretoria Road with total crimes: 3
  • Humbert Street with total crimes: 2

WATERMEET GROVE, ST1 5GD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.80-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson74.6075.00%
Drugs43.220.00%
Public order31.84-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.88-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson45.06-42.86%
Drugs41.840.00%
Public order41.84100.00%
Other crime21.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.92100.00%
Other theft10.92-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.1877.78%
Criminal damage and arson77.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.22-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.5012.50%
Criminal damage and arson74.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.22-25.00%
Other theft21.38-50.00%
Public order20.92-33.33%
Burglary10.92-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.5814.29%
Other theft43.68300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.840.00%
Public order31.84200.00%
Burglary21.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.66-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.22100.00%
Drugs31.8450.00%
Burglary31.380.00%
Possession of weapons11.380.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.20-7.69%
Vehicle crime25.520.00%
Public order20.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-50.00%
Drugs20.92-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.7230.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.840.00%
Other theft31.8450.00%
Drugs31.38200.00%
Burglary21.380.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Public order10.920.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.12-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.60300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.84200.00%
Other theft21.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.88-7.69%
Other crime35.52200.00%
Other theft31.3850.00%
Public order31.3850.00%
Burglary31.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.38-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.4285.71%
Anti-social behaviour45.98100.00%
Other theft21.84100.00%
Drugs20.92-50.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-80.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.220.00%
Drugs42.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.840.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202416
June 20249
May 20248
April 20247
March 202412
February 202413
January 202410
December 202312
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Etruria Old Road
    Total16
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Pretoria Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Humbert Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bullrushes Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Broomfield Place South
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Sefton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Dundee Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pebble Mill Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Ladysmith Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kilndown Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Jubilee Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1