ST2 8LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST2 8LR

ST2 8LR, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.72 per 1,000 population. This ST2 8LR 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 8LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST2 8LR, encompassing approximately 3498 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST2 8LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greasley Road with total crimes: 4
  • Trinity Place with total crimes: 4
  • Hulton Road with total crimes: 3

ST2 8LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.72100.00%
Public order41.14100.00%
Drugs21.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%
Shoplifting10.29-75.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.58-40.91%
Shoplifting43.720.00%
Burglary21.14100.00%
Public order20.57-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.01-21.43%
Public order66.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.72-20.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.5864.71%
Anti-social behaviour58.0066.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.43100.00%
Public order41.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.14-50.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.2954.55%
Vehicle crime44.86100.00%
Public order41.14300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.140.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Other crime10.57-66.67%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.00-47.62%
Other crime33.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.86-40.00%
Public order20.86100.00%
Other theft10.57-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.435.00%
Other theft56.00400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.43100.00%
Other crime21.14-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.5853.85%
Anti-social behaviour35.7250.00%
Other crime30.8650.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.8630.00%
Shoplifting23.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-50.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In November 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 offences108.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.430.00%
Shoplifting21.140.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 202422
June 202428
May 202417
April 202411
March 202411
February 202421
January 202420
December 202313
November 202310

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Greasley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Trinity Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Granville Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Haddon Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Newstead Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Newhouse Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Neale Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Other crime1