ST1 5TH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST1 5TH

ST1 5TH, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 310.72 per 1,000 population. This ST1 5TH 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 5TH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST1 5TH, encompassing approximately 160 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)

ST1 5TH 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 5TH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting21310.72-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour11130.5057.14%
Other theft868.36-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson449.71300.00%
Public order324.8650.00%
Violence and sexual offences218.64-71.43%
Possession of weapons112.430.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23341.79155.56%
Other theft13142.93160.00%
Violence and sexual offences780.79600.00%
Anti-social behaviour743.5016.67%
Public order243.50-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson112.430.00%
Other crime16.210.00%
Vehicle crime16.210.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9161.57-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour655.9320.00%
Other theft537.29-37.50%
Public order331.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.210.00%
Robbery16.210.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting13211.29-13.33%
Other theft880.7933.33%
Anti-social behaviour549.71-28.57%
Public order331.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.21-75.00%
Burglary16.210.00%
Possession of weapons16.210.00%
Vehicle crime16.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15211.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour793.2216.67%
Other theft643.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences437.2933.33%
Vehicle crime224.86100.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6149.14-14.29%
Other theft637.29500.00%
Shoplifting537.29-58.33%
Violence and sexual offences331.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.64-66.67%
Public order16.21-50.00%
Burglary16.21-66.67%
Vehicle crime16.210.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12192.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour774.57250.00%
Burglary343.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson318.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences318.64-50.00%
Public order218.640.00%
Other theft112.43-75.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12167.7933.33%
Violence and sexual offences674.5720.00%
Other theft437.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour224.86-50.00%
Public order212.430.00%
Possession of weapons112.430.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9186.43200.00%
Other theft855.9333.33%
Violence and sexual offences549.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour431.0733.33%
Public order224.86100.00%
Burglary112.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft693.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour337.29200.00%
Shoplifting318.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson218.64-33.33%
Public order112.43-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6124.290.00%
Other theft437.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson324.860.00%
Public order318.640.00%
Burglary118.640.00%
Robbery16.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202423
July 20249
June 202413
May 202415
April 20245
March 202412
February 202412
January 20249
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST1 5TH 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
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 5. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1