WOODHEAD ROAD, ST2 8DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST2 8DJ

WOODHEAD ROAD, ST2 8DJ, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.60 per 1,000 population. This ST2 8DJ 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 8DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST2 8DJ, encompassing approximately 1459 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

ST2 8DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Friars Place with total crimes: 7
  • A5009 with total crimes: 5
  • Elmsmere Road with total crimes: 5

WOODHEAD ROAD, ST2 8DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.48-50.00%
Other theft22.05100.00%
Theft from the person11.370.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.68-66.67%
Other crime10.680.00%
Public order10.68-83.33%
Drugs10.680.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.7127.27%
Anti-social behaviour89.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.48100.00%
Public order64.11100.00%
Shoplifting34.11200.00%
Burglary12.050.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences1118.4957.14%
Anti-social behaviour47.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.74-25.00%
Public order32.050.00%
Other crime22.050.00%
Other theft11.370.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.70-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.7433.33%
Public order32.74200.00%
Other theft12.050.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.0755.56%
Criminal damage and arson39.59-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.050.00%
Other theft11.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.64-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.16100.00%
Other theft32.740.00%
Possession of weapons12.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.96-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson28.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.37-66.67%
Other crime10.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.7544.44%
Anti-social behaviour38.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.05100.00%
Other theft21.37100.00%
Public order11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-66.67%
Burglary10.680.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences911.64350.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.16200.00%
Vehicle crime32.05200.00%
Other theft12.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-80.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson58.9066.67%
Violence and sexual offences23.42-71.43%
Drugs21.370.00%
Vehicle crime11.37-50.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-66.67%
Other theft10.68-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences715.07-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.050.00%
Vehicle crime22.05100.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Other theft21.37100.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.480.00%
Burglary22.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.370.00%
Other theft11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 202411
June 20247
May 202414
April 20249
March 202412
February 202413
January 20249
December 20232
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Friars Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order1
  • 2. A5009
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Elmsmere Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chapel Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Crestbrook Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Abbots Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Friars Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Uplands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1