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

Overview of Crime in ST2 8BW

LEEK ROAD, ST2 8BW, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.26 per 1,000 population. This ST2 8BW 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 8BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST2 8BW, encompassing approximately 2282 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST2 8BW area, explore the ST2 8BW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST2 8BW area, visit the ST2 8BW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ST2 8BW 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 8BW 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 offences65.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

In August 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 offences66.57-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.630.00%
Public order21.31100.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.33-23.08%
Other theft34.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3150.00%
Public order11.31-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.0818.18%
Public order75.7040.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.83-38.89%
Public order54.82400.00%
Other theft42.1933.33%
Burglary21.75-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.27100.00%
Burglary37.890.00%
Other theft31.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31100.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.45-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour23.94-33.33%
Other crime20.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-75.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.02-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson47.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.75200.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.5875.00%
Other theft29.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-33.33%
Public order20.880.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.52300.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.26-40.00%
Public order21.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.88-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.19-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202410
June 202413
May 202411
April 202418
March 20249
February 202416
January 202421
December 202312
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20247
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

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 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 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 8BW 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