BIRCHES HEAD ROAD, ST1 6LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST1 6LQ

BIRCHES HEAD ROAD, ST1 6LQ, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.61 per 1,000 population. This ST1 6LQ 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 6LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST1 6LQ, encompassing approximately 4311 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST1 6LQ area, explore the ST1 6LQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-44.83% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)

ST1 6LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merrick Street with total crimes: 8
  • Turner Street with total crimes: 8
  • Boulton Street with total crimes: 5

BIRCHES HEAD ROAD, ST1 6LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1914.61-9.52%
Violence and sexual offences164.41-44.83%
Anti-social behaviour133.7185.71%
Public order43.02-33.33%
Shoplifting30.9350.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-80.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.3238.10%
Criminal damage and arson216.7361.54%
Anti-social behaviour74.87-30.00%
Public order61.620.00%
Other theft51.39-37.50%
Burglary41.1633.33%
Vehicle crime40.9333.33%
Shoplifting20.93-81.82%
Robbery10.46-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.7910.53%
Criminal damage and arson134.87116.67%
Shoplifting113.02175.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.55100.00%
Other theft82.32100.00%
Public order61.86200.00%
Robbery51.39400.00%
Burglary31.160.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.99-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson64.41-45.45%
Vehicle crime61.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.39-50.00%
Shoplifting41.16-42.86%
Other theft40.9333.33%
Drugs30.9350.00%
Burglary30.70-50.00%
Public order20.70-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.17-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson115.10266.67%
Anti-social behaviour102.55-16.67%
Shoplifting72.3240.00%
Burglary61.62100.00%
Public order51.390.00%
Other theft31.16-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.70200.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.1585.71%
Anti-social behaviour126.03-20.00%
Public order52.78150.00%
Shoplifting51.16-28.57%
Other theft41.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-25.00%
Burglary30.70-50.00%
Other crime10.70-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1514.3836.36%
Violence and sexual offences143.48-41.67%
Shoplifting73.25133.33%
Burglary61.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.39-55.56%
Other theft40.9333.33%
Other crime40.9333.33%
Possession of weapons30.930.00%
Public order20.70-60.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.61-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour115.5710.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.550.00%
Public order52.0925.00%
Other crime31.1650.00%
Shoplifting30.70-75.00%
Other theft30.70-40.00%
Burglary20.70-50.00%
Drugs20.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.7942.11%
Shoplifting126.269.09%
Anti-social behaviour102.7842.86%
Criminal damage and arson92.3250.00%
Other theft52.09400.00%
Public order41.16100.00%
Burglary40.93100.00%
Drugs30.9350.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Possession of weapons20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Robbery10.46-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.99-13.64%
Shoplifting114.41120.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.62200.00%
Robbery21.39100.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Public order20.46-66.67%
Drugs20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-33.33%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.6037.50%
Anti-social behaviour75.100.00%
Public order61.6220.00%
Shoplifting51.39-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.16200.00%
Other theft20.70-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-66.67%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.530.00%
Other theft73.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.620.00%
Shoplifting61.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.390.00%
Public order51.390.00%
Drugs41.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
July 202413
June 20246
May 202411
April 20243
March 20244
February 20249
January 20249
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202429
July 202421
June 202419
May 202422
April 202426
March 202414
February 202424
January 202427
December 202319
November 202322
October 202316

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 202410
June 20245
May 202410
April 202412
March 202415
February 202411
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 202411
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 202412
December 202311
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST1 6LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Merrick Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Turner Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Boulton Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other theft1
  • 4. Eldon Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Myatt Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bellingham Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Harrop Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 8. Hammersley Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bold Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Dilke Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bradford Terrace
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Glover Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Oak Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mount Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Greville Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Burnley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Woodward Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Dunsany Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Fairhaven Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Addison Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gibbins Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Jervis Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Lower Mayer Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1