BIRCHGATE GROVE, ST2 8JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST2 8JU

BIRCHGATE GROVE, ST2 8JU, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.93 per 1,000 population. This ST2 8JU 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 8JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST2 8JU, encompassing approximately 2021 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST2 8JU area, explore the ST2 8JU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST2 8JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alan Road with total crimes: 3
  • Turnock Street with total crimes: 2
  • Dean Street with total crimes: 2

BIRCHGATE GROVE, ST2 8JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.93-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.450.00%
Public order11.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.4211.11%
Vehicle crime24.950.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.4180.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Burglary10.49-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.38-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.47-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.98300.00%
Burglary31.9850.00%
Other theft31.48200.00%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences78.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.46400.00%
Burglary22.470.00%
Robbery10.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.9316.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.46100.00%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.43-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.97100.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.430.00%
Burglary14.950.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.95100.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.43400.00%
Burglary22.470.00%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-66.67%
Other crime10.490.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.45-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4850.00%
Public order11.48-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.49-66.67%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime48.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.480.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20249
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 20246
February 202410
January 202410
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Alan Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Turnock Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dean Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Trowbridge Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Corneville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dorset Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Deaville Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Robertville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lillydale Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1