ST1 5PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST1 5PJ

ST1 5PJ, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.86 per 1,000 population. This ST1 5PJ 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 5PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST1 5PJ, encompassing approximately 1629 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST1 5PJ area, explore the ST1 5PJ 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 (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST1 5PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Etruria Old Road with total crimes: 16
  • Penstock Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Pretoria Road with total crimes: 3

ST1 5PJ 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.86150.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.1450.00%
Drugs63.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.68200.00%
Possession of weapons23.68100.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson49.8233.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.45-75.00%
Drugs32.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.840.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.57220.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.820.00%
Vehicle crime21.840.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Shoplifting11.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.59-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.07200.00%
Burglary21.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.23-75.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.680.00%
Public order32.450.00%
Other theft21.840.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-80.00%
Drugs10.61-50.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson57.9825.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.07-55.56%
Drugs22.450.00%
Burglary21.23100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.82-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson45.520.00%
Drugs22.45-33.33%
Burglary11.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.02128.57%
Criminal damage and arson49.820.00%
Drugs32.45200.00%
Other crime21.840.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Other theft10.61-66.67%

In January 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 offences712.27-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson44.30300.00%
Other theft32.45200.00%
Burglary21.84-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.270.00%
Burglary55.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.070.00%
Drugs10.61-50.00%
Other crime10.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%
Other theft10.61-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.110.00%
Other theft35.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.840.00%
Drugs21.840.00%
Other crime21.230.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 202416
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20249
February 202416
January 20247
December 20239
November 20239

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
June 20241
May 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
June 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST1 5PJ 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. Penstock Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
  • 3. Pretoria Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Hartley Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Humbert Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bullrushes Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Garner Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Davis Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1