ST2 8HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST2 8HH

ST2 8HH, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.79 per 1,000 population. This ST2 8HH 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 8HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST2 8HH, encompassing approximately 2761 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST2 8HH area, explore the ST2 8HH 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 (-22.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

ST2 8HH 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

ST2 8HH 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 Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.79-22.22%
Public order32.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In August 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 offences97.24-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.260.00%
Public order21.09-33.33%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.78-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour35.4350.00%
Public order31.09-50.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.5072.73%
Public order66.8820.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

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 offences119.78-45.00%
Public order53.98150.00%
Other theft41.8133.33%
Burglary31.450.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.23185.71%
Burglary37.240.00%
Other theft31.090.00%
Public order21.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-66.67%

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 offences75.79-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour32.530.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-83.33%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.67-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson66.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.17200.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.5961.54%
Other theft37.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-33.33%
Public order20.72100.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.69225.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.71-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-66.67%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.60200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.17-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.45-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202415
June 202419
May 202411
April 202420
March 20247
February 202418
January 202421
December 202313
November 20234
October 202310

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 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 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 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

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 7 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
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 20243
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
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 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 8HH 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. Braemore Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Ainsley Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Newstead Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Neale Place
    Total1
    Public order1