PRIORY ROAD, ST2 8HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST2 8HQ

PRIORY ROAD, ST2 8HQ, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.14 per 1,000 population. This ST2 8HQ 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 8HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST2 8HQ, encompassing approximately 3272 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST2 8HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Friars Place with total crimes: 7
  • Elmsmere Road with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

PRIORY ROAD, ST2 8HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.72-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson42.14100.00%
Public order31.22-62.50%
Shoplifting20.92-71.43%
Other crime20.610.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.89-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour96.7212.50%
Public order82.7514.29%
Shoplifting72.44600.00%
Burglary22.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-66.67%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.1113.04%
Anti-social behaviour87.9460.00%
Public order72.44-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.1420.00%
Other crime31.830.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.75-8.00%
Public order107.03150.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.0625.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.53400.00%
Other theft11.53-66.67%
Burglary10.31-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.064.17%
Public order47.64300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2233.33%
Vehicle crime41.220.00%
Burglary31.220.00%
Other theft30.92-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.3150.00%
Other theft57.33400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.53-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-33.33%
Public order10.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.47-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour44.89300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2250.00%
Public order20.92100.00%
Other crime20.61100.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.39-21.43%
Burglary36.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-33.33%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.75115.38%
Vehicle crime48.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9250.00%
Public order20.92100.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.7885.71%
Criminal damage and arson63.9750.00%
Drugs31.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-60.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.86-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour52.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.53-60.00%
Vehicle crime31.220.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Shoplifting20.61100.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.530.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202422
July 202426
June 202423
May 202425
April 202424
March 202416
February 202422
January 202428
December 202313
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20233

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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 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
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Friars Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order1
  • 2. Elmsmere Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Greasley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Crestbrook Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Abbots Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Hulton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Grantham Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Alstonfield Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Croxden Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Braemore Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Ainsley Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Holehouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Priory Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Friars Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Uplands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Little Eaves Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Newstead Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1