ST1 5JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST1 5JQ

ST1 5JQ, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.98 per 1,000 population. This ST1 5JQ 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 5JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST1 5JQ, encompassing approximately 1667 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)

ST1 5JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Pavilion Drive with total crimes: 13
  • Ridgehouse Drive with total crimes: 10

ST1 5JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2953.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour1917.3946.15%
Other theft1311.408.33%
Violence and sexual offences97.80-25.00%
Public order85.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.80200.00%
Possession of weapons33.6050.00%
Robbery21.800.00%
Vehicle crime11.20-75.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2951.5893.33%
Anti-social behaviour1317.39-23.53%
Violence and sexual offences127.80-36.84%
Other theft127.2020.00%
Vehicle crime47.2033.33%
Public order42.40-20.00%
Other crime32.40200.00%
Drugs21.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20100.00%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Possession of weapons21.200.00%
Bicycle theft11.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1945.58375.00%
Anti-social behaviour1711.4021.43%
Shoplifting1510.20-6.25%
Other theft109.000.00%
Public order56.00-37.50%
Vehicle crime33.00200.00%
Possession of weapons21.80100.00%
Bicycle theft11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-66.67%
Other crime10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Burglary10.60-80.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1638.39-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour149.607.69%
Other theft108.4042.86%
Public order86.00100.00%
Burglary54.8066.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.00-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4050.00%
Drugs11.800.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2037.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1312.0030.00%
Violence and sexual offences107.80-9.09%
Other theft76.00-30.00%
Public order44.2033.33%
Burglary32.40-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.80-33.33%
Robbery11.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1132.99-15.38%
Other theft106.6011.11%
Anti-social behaviour106.000.00%
Shoplifting106.00-41.18%
Burglary56.0066.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.0050.00%
Public order31.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.800.00%
Robbery11.200.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1738.99-39.29%
Violence and sexual offences1310.20-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour107.80100.00%
Other theft96.0050.00%
Public order65.4020.00%
Burglary33.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.80-33.33%
Drugs21.20100.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Other crime11.200.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2843.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences1616.79-30.43%
Other theft69.60-33.33%
Public order53.6066.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.00-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson33.0050.00%
Possession of weapons31.800.00%
Robbery21.80100.00%
Bicycle theft11.200.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2847.3821.74%
Violence and sexual offences2316.79228.57%
Anti-social behaviour913.8050.00%
Other theft95.40-10.00%
Public order35.40-40.00%
Possession of weapons31.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.80-50.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2333.5915.00%
Other theft1013.8066.67%
Violence and sexual offences76.00-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour64.20-14.29%
Public order53.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.00-20.00%
Vehicle crime12.400.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2036.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences912.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.400.00%
Other theft64.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.600.00%
Public order53.000.00%
Burglary23.000.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Possession of weapons21.200.00%
Robbery11.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202419
June 20244
May 202410
April 202411
March 202413
February 202416
January 202423
December 20237
November 20239

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202413
July 202417
June 202414
May 202413
April 202410
March 202410
February 20245
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202410
June 202410
May 20247
April 202410
March 20249
February 20246
January 20249
December 202310
November 20236

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 235 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202429
July 202415
June 202416
May 202420
April 202410
March 202417
February 202428
January 202428
December 202323
November 202320

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft5
    Public order2
  • 2. Pavilion Drive
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Ridgehouse Drive
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Bromley Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 7. Eastbank Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lowther Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Denbigh Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. New Century Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Windermere Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Cobridge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Powell Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Mulgrave Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Edgeware Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bowness Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Bromley Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Rutland Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Winifred Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1