ST2 0LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST2 0LU

ST2 0LU, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.04 per 1,000 population. This ST2 0LU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST2 postcode area, which has experienced 327 crimes and a crime rate of 9.05 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST2 0LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST2 0LU, encompassing approximately 3775 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST2 0LU area, explore the ST2 0LU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-3.70% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

ST2 0LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Kendal Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Ruthin Road with total crimes: 5

ST2 0LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.04-3.70%
Shoplifting86.8914.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.59-37.50%
Public order41.320.00%
Drugs21.06100.00%
Other theft20.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.30170.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.1514.29%
Shoplifting72.12250.00%
Burglary41.85300.00%
Vehicle crime31.0650.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-80.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.3366.67%
Violence and sexual offences102.6525.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.65133.33%
Public order21.85-33.33%
Other theft20.53-33.33%
Shoplifting20.53-33.33%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Burglary10.53-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.54-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour62.12100.00%
Other theft31.59200.00%
Burglary30.79-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-76.92%
Public order30.79-50.00%
Shoplifting30.79200.00%
Possession of weapons20.79-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Drugs10.530.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.83-48.15%
Criminal damage and arson133.71225.00%
Public order63.4420.00%
Possession of weapons51.590.00%
Burglary51.3225.00%
Other crime41.3233.33%
Vehicle crime31.06-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.15-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.590.00%
Public order51.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.32-33.33%
Burglary41.060.00%
Other crime31.0650.00%
Other theft30.79200.00%
Robbery20.79100.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Shoplifting20.53-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.77-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour104.77150.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.65-33.33%
Public order51.59150.00%
Burglary41.320.00%
Shoplifting31.06-66.67%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.8312.50%
Shoplifting92.38-25.00%
Vehicle crime72.38133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.85-63.64%
Possession of weapons21.06100.00%
Public order20.53-60.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.0710.00%
Shoplifting125.831100.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.1857.14%
Criminal damage and arson82.91-11.11%
Public order52.12150.00%
Burglary31.3250.00%
Other theft30.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.790.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.51-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson95.30-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.380.00%
Other theft61.850.00%
Vehicle crime31.590.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Other crime10.53-50.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.7721.05%
Criminal damage and arson106.0942.86%
Anti-social behaviour72.65-36.36%
Vehicle crime31.85-40.00%
Public order30.79-40.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Shoplifting20.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.910.00%
Vehicle crime51.850.00%
Public order51.320.00%
Shoplifting41.320.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 202410
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
March 202410
February 20244
January 202411
December 20237
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202427
July 202410
June 20248
May 202414
April 202427
March 202418
February 202422
January 202422
December 202320
November 202323
October 202319

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20236
October 20232

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20247
June 20243
May 202413
April 20244
March 20246
February 20249
January 20248
December 20239
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20249
January 202412
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20245
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST2 0LU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 2. Kendal Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 3. Ruthin Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Hereford Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dawlish Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Trowbridge Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Latimer Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brassington Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Brackenfield Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ubberley Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hutton Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kipling Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Brundall Oval
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. Trimley Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Cranfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Leicester Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Maidstone Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Oakham Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Brecon Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wellfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Chelmsford Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Winchester Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Taunton Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Norwich Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1