SOUTH ROAD, ST2 8JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST2 8JF

SOUTH ROAD, ST2 8JF, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.45 per 1,000 population. This ST2 8JF 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 8JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST2 8JF, encompassing approximately 4142 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

ST2 8JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Greasley Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hulton Road with total crimes: 3

SOUTH ROAD, ST2 8JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.45-5.56%
Public order54.1025.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2166.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.2133.33%
Drugs20.97100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.24-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.14-35.71%
Shoplifting84.350.00%
Public order41.93-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-57.14%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.55-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson76.76133.33%
Public order61.69-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.450.00%
Other theft21.21100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.8352.38%
Public order77.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.69400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-75.00%
Other theft10.24-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.59-22.22%
Public order75.07250.00%
Other theft41.690.00%
Burglary40.97100.00%
Vehicle crime40.97300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9750.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.9092.86%
Other theft46.52300.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-33.33%
Other crime20.48-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.24-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.380.00%
Other crime31.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-40.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.86-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.7966.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.21150.00%
Other theft31.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Public order20.48-33.33%
Other crime20.48-33.33%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.3168.42%
Other theft37.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-25.00%
Public order30.72200.00%
Other crime30.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-33.33%
Burglary20.480.00%
Drugs20.48-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.9372.73%
Criminal damage and arson44.59-20.00%
Drugs30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.72-66.67%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.69-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.2133.33%
Shoplifting20.97100.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.410.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
July 202428
June 202432
May 202421
April 202427
March 202414
February 202424
January 202432
December 202319
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20247
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 8 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
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Greasley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Hulton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Holdcroft Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Castle Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Grantham Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Croxden Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Granville Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Haddon Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. School Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Braemore Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Ainsley Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Priory Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Kennermont Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Newstead Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Newhouse Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Neale Place
    Total1
    Public order1