SCHOOL ROAD, ST2 8BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST2 8BS

SCHOOL ROAD, ST2 8BS, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.68 per 1,000 population. This ST2 8BS 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 8BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST2 8BS, encompassing approximately 2246 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST2 8BS area, explore the ST2 8BS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ST2 8BS 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

SCHOOL ROAD, ST2 8BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.68-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-33.33%
Public order20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

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 offences109.35-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour34.4550.00%
Public order21.34-33.33%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.57-27.78%
Other theft35.790.00%
Public order31.34-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.0280.00%
Public order58.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

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 offences1012.02-47.37%
Other theft54.4566.67%
Public order52.23150.00%
Burglary32.23-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

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 offences1914.24171.43%
Burglary58.460.00%
Other theft32.230.00%
Public order21.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.12-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour33.120.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-83.33%
Drugs10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.2414.29%
Criminal damage and arson67.12500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.67200.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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 offences149.357.69%
Other theft26.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

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 offences1312.02225.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.790.00%
Drugs21.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-71.43%
Public order10.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

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 behaviour710.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.780.00%
Vehicle crime21.780.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 202413
June 202418
May 202410
April 202419
March 20247
February 202416
January 202414
December 202313
November 20234

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 8BS 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. School Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Handel Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ainsley Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Newstead Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Neale Place
    Total1
    Public order1