LEEK ROAD, ST2 8BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST2 8BP

LEEK ROAD, ST2 8BP, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.31 per 1,000 population. This ST2 8BP 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 8BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST2 8BP, encompassing approximately 2058 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST2 8BP area, explore the ST2 8BP 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 (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ST2 8BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hulton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Castle Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Grantham Place with total crimes: 2

LEEK ROAD, ST2 8BP 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 offences66.31-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.23-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour34.8650.00%
Public order21.46-33.33%
Shoplifting20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.66-21.43%
Other theft35.340.00%
Public order31.46-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.2040.00%
Public order46.80-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.11-47.37%
Other theft54.8666.67%
Public order52.43150.00%
Burglary32.43-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.54216.67%
Burglary59.230.00%
Other theft32.430.00%
Public order21.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.29-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour32.910.00%
Other crime21.460.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-83.33%
Drugs10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.80500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.91200.00%
Other crime21.460.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.207.69%
Other theft26.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.11225.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.310.00%
Drugs21.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-71.43%
Public order10.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.17250.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.40-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.9433.33%
Vehicle crime21.940.00%
Possession of weapons20.970.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Burglary10.97-50.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202411
June 202414
May 202410
April 202419
March 20246
February 202414
January 202414
December 202313
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20245
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20245
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST2 8BP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hulton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Castle Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Grantham Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. School Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Handel Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Ainsley Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Newstead Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Neale Place
    Total1
    Public order1