DRIFFIELD CLOSE, ST2 0PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST2 0PX

DRIFFIELD CLOSE, ST2 0PX, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.98 per 1,000 population. This ST2 0PX 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 0PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST2 0PX, encompassing approximately 1861 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST2 0PX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lauder Place South with total crimes: 3
  • Nethercote Place with total crimes: 2
  • Lauder Place North with total crimes: 2

DRIFFIELD CLOSE, ST2 0PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.22-40.00%
Burglary21.610.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.28-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson54.8325.00%
Vehicle crime32.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.610.00%
Public order11.07-75.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.8937.50%
Public order45.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.15-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.07100.00%
Other theft11.07-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.3075.00%
Public order43.76-20.00%
Other crime32.150.00%
Other theft31.61200.00%
Burglary31.6150.00%
Vehicle crime11.610.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.5014.29%
Public order54.30400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.69-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.1550.00%
Other crime31.610.00%
Burglary21.61100.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.4375.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime33.76-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.61-33.33%
Other theft21.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.12-17.65%
Vehicle crime57.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.6933.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.150.00%
Other theft21.610.00%
Burglary11.07-75.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.12183.33%
Burglary49.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.610.00%
Other crime11.610.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.74-45.45%
Public order53.2266.67%
Vehicle crime22.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-50.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.2822.22%
Anti-social behaviour45.9133.33%
Public order32.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.07-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.82-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour34.83-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.61-25.00%
Drugs21.610.00%
Other theft11.07-66.67%
Public order10.54-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.65-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour56.9825.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.69100.00%
Other theft32.150.00%
Public order21.61100.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour411.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.150.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202411
June 20248
May 20248
April 20247
March 202414
February 202417
January 20246
December 202311
November 20239
October 202313
September 202322

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20247
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lauder Place South
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Nethercote Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Lauder Place North
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Bitterne Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Homestead Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Spalding Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ford Hayes Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Dalton Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Chadwell Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1