ST1 5SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST1 5SF

ST1 5SF, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 104.08 per 1,000 population. This ST1 5SF 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 5SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST1 5SF, encompassing approximately 874 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST1 5SF area, explore the ST1 5SF 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: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)

ST1 5SF 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 5SF 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 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting29104.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour2033.1781.82%
Other theft1522.8825.00%
Public order917.1628.57%
Criminal damage and arson610.2950.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.86-33.33%
Possession of weapons36.860.00%
Vehicle crime13.430.00%
Robbery11.140.00%
Burglary11.14-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2997.2293.33%
Other theft1233.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour1113.73-45.00%
Violence and sexual offences912.58-50.00%
Public order710.2940.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.01100.00%
Drugs34.580.00%
Other crime33.43200.00%
Possession of weapons33.4350.00%
Burglary23.43100.00%
Bicycle theft12.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2090.3617.65%
Violence and sexual offences1822.88157.14%
Shoplifting1520.59-6.25%
Other theft1217.169.09%
Public order513.73-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson25.72-33.33%
Possession of weapons22.29100.00%
Bicycle theft12.290.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Burglary11.14-80.00%
Robbery11.140.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1780.0621.43%
Shoplifting1619.44-20.00%
Other theft1118.3022.22%
Violence and sexual offences712.58-30.00%
Public order78.0175.00%
Burglary58.0166.67%
Criminal damage and arson35.72200.00%
Drugs13.430.00%
Robbery11.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2074.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1422.887.69%
Violence and sexual offences1016.01-9.09%
Other theft911.44-18.18%
Public order410.290.00%
Burglary34.58-40.00%
Robbery23.43100.00%
Vehicle crime12.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.14-66.67%
Drugs11.140.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1370.91-18.75%
Other theft1114.8737.50%
Violence and sexual offences1112.58-8.33%
Shoplifting1012.58-41.18%
Burglary511.44-16.67%
Public order45.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.580.00%
Vehicle crime23.430.00%
Robbery12.290.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Other crime11.140.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1785.78-39.29%
Anti-social behaviour1619.4433.33%
Violence and sexual offences1218.30-14.29%
Other theft813.730.00%
Public order89.15166.67%
Burglary69.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.8650.00%
Drugs23.43100.00%
Vehicle crime22.29100.00%
Other crime12.290.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2890.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences1432.03-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour1216.0133.33%
Other theft813.73-11.11%
Public order39.15-25.00%
Burglary33.43200.00%
Possession of weapons33.430.00%
Robbery23.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.29-33.33%
Bicycle theft12.290.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%

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
Shoplifting2893.7916.67%
Violence and sexual offences2332.0353.33%
Anti-social behaviour926.31-25.00%
Other theft910.2912.50%
Public order410.29-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.58-40.00%
Possession of weapons33.430.00%
Burglary13.430.00%
Robbery11.140.00%
Bicycle theft11.140.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2482.3520.00%
Violence and sexual offences1527.4566.67%
Anti-social behaviour1217.1620.00%
Other theft813.7333.33%
Public order69.15-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.86-28.57%
Drugs15.72-50.00%
Other crime11.140.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2077.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour1022.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences911.440.00%
Public order810.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.150.00%
Other theft68.010.00%
Drugs26.860.00%
Vehicle crime22.290.00%
Robbery12.290.00%
Bicycle theft11.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Burglary11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202411
July 202420
June 202417
May 202414
April 202413
March 202416
February 202412
January 20249
December 202312
November 202310

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 202412
June 202411
May 20249
April 202411
March 20248
February 20248
January 20249
December 20238
November 20236

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238

A total of 236 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.45 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 202324
November 202320

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202418
June 20247
May 202410
April 202411
March 202412
February 202414
January 202423
December 202315
November 20239

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST1 5SF 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. Marina Way
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Bromley Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Rutland Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Sefton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Sandon Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Pebble Mill Street
    Total1
    Burglary1