LOWTHER STREET, ST1 5JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST1 5JE

LOWTHER STREET, ST1 5JE, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.64 per 1,000 population. This ST1 5JE 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 5JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST1 5JE, encompassing approximately 2364 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)

ST1 5JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Douglas Street with total crimes: 12
  • Pavilion Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Cobridge Road with total crimes: 4

LOWTHER STREET, ST1 5JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1526.64-34.78%
Shoplifting106.3425.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.23-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson62.96100.00%
Vehicle crime52.5466.67%
Public order52.1125.00%
Burglary32.11200.00%
Drugs31.270.00%
Possession of weapons31.2750.00%
Bicycle theft21.27100.00%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Other theft10.42-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2328.33475.00%
Anti-social behaviour169.7323.08%
Shoplifting86.77-11.11%
Other theft53.38150.00%
Public order42.11-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.27-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.27100.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-83.33%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1321.9962.50%
Public order95.5080.00%
Shoplifting93.81-35.71%
Burglary63.8120.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.5425.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.11-73.33%
Other theft21.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Robbery10.42-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.9515.38%
Shoplifting146.3427.27%
Anti-social behaviour85.9214.29%
Burglary53.38-16.67%
Public order52.1125.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.110.00%
Robbery21.69100.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Other theft20.85-60.00%
Drugs10.85-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1324.10-43.48%
Shoplifting115.50-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour74.65-12.50%
Burglary62.96200.00%
Other theft52.54-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.1133.33%
Public order41.69-63.64%
Drugs31.6950.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2331.719.52%
Shoplifting149.73-26.32%
Public order115.92120.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.6560.00%
Other theft83.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.38-40.00%
Burglary21.27100.00%
Drugs20.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2129.605.00%
Shoplifting198.88-26.92%
Public order58.0366.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.11400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.11-16.67%
Other theft42.11100.00%
Drugs31.69200.00%
Possession of weapons31.27-25.00%
Robbery21.27100.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2627.4823.81%
Violence and sexual offences2010.9953.85%
Anti-social behaviour68.4650.00%
Possession of weapons42.540.00%
Public order31.69-40.00%
Other theft21.27-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-75.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2124.1023.53%
Violence and sexual offences138.88-18.75%
Other theft75.50133.33%
Public order52.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.11-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.690.00%
Drugs10.85-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1728.75-26.09%
Violence and sexual offences167.1914.29%
Criminal damage and arson66.7720.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.54-33.33%
Public order52.54-28.57%
Burglary42.11-33.33%
Other theft31.69-40.00%
Drugs31.2750.00%
Possession of weapons31.270.00%
Robbery21.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.85-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2332.1464.29%
Violence and sexual offences149.73-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour95.92-47.06%
Public order73.810.00%
Burglary62.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.54-16.67%
Other theft52.110.00%
Vehicle crime32.110.00%
Bicycle theft21.270.00%
Drugs20.850.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1832.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour177.610.00%
Shoplifting147.190.00%
Public order75.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.960.00%
Other theft52.540.00%
Robbery32.110.00%
Vehicle crime31.270.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235
September 20236

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20249
May 20245
April 20244
March 202411
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202423
June 20244
May 202415
April 202413
March 202423
February 202421
January 202420
December 202313
November 202316
October 202314
September 202318

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202416
June 202413
May 20248
April 20247
March 20248
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239
September 202317

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 186 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20248
June 20249
May 202414
April 202411
March 202414
February 202419
January 202426
December 202321
November 202317
October 202323
September 202314

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
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
February 20243
January 20244
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Douglas Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Pavilion Drive
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Cobridge Road
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. New Century Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 6. Rosevean Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Bowness Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bromley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Windermere Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Edgeware Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Powell Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 12. Stansgate Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Eastbank Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Denbigh Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 16. Penarth Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wayte Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Arthur Brocklehurst Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Bromley Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Rutland Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Portland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Supermarket
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Winifred Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1