DICKENS STREET, ST2 8LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST2 8LB

DICKENS STREET, ST2 8LB, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.22 per 1,000 population. This ST2 8LB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST2 postcode area, which has experienced 324 crimes and a crime rate of 8.97 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST2 8LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST2 8LB, encompassing approximately 2356 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST2 8LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Werrington Road with total crimes: 5
  • Millward Road with total crimes: 2
  • Robertville Road with total crimes: 2

DICKENS STREET, ST2 8LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.22-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson32.55-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.270.00%
Robbery21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-66.67%
Burglary10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.4662.50%
Criminal damage and arson55.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.12-57.14%
Vehicle crime31.2750.00%
Other theft11.27-75.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.16-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.4075.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.9766.67%
Other theft42.12300.00%
Burglary31.7050.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.6133.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.09-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.70200.00%
Vehicle crime21.27-50.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.49-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.8266.67%
Vehicle crime42.12300.00%
Public order11.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.49-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour34.24200.00%
Other crime21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.22-21.43%
Other theft44.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.70-80.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In January 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 offences1412.73250.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.940.00%
Vehicle crime32.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.27200.00%
Other crime31.27200.00%
Public order11.270.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.82-33.33%
Burglary11.700.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.37-40.00%
Vehicle crime52.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.120.00%
Public order10.85-80.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.31-23.08%
Vehicle crime54.24400.00%
Public order52.12400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27100.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202413
June 20248
May 202412
April 20249
March 202410
February 202411
January 202414
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
November 20235
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231

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

MonthCount
October 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Werrington Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Millward Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Robertville Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Granville Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Richard Dawson Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Welbeck Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cambrian Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Dickens Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Langford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Deaville Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. George Treglown Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1