HOLDCROFT ROAD, ST2 8LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST2 8LW

HOLDCROFT ROAD, ST2 8LW, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.02 per 1,000 population. This ST2 8LW 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 8LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST2 8LW, encompassing approximately 2867 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST2 8LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greasley Road with total crimes: 4
  • Holdcroft Road with total crimes: 3
  • Castle Grove with total crimes: 3

HOLDCROFT ROAD, ST2 8LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.029.09%
Public order54.18400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.740.00%
Drugs20.70100.00%
Shoplifting10.70-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.07-38.89%
Burglary33.84200.00%
Shoplifting31.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Public order10.70-80.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.55-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson66.28200.00%
Public order52.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.740.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.5553.33%
Public order58.0266.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-66.67%
Other theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.8136.36%
Vehicle crime35.23200.00%
Public order31.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.05200.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.84100.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%

In March 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 offences116.63-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour33.8450.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Other theft10.70-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Other crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.37-12.50%
Other theft44.88300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.42166.67%
Drugs25.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.84-33.33%
Shoplifting22.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-50.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.0228.57%
Criminal damage and arson43.1433.33%
Shoplifting21.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70100.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-66.67%
Other theft10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.320.00%
Vehicle crime62.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202418
June 202423
May 202415
April 202411
March 202411
February 202414
January 202416
December 20236
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Greasley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Holdcroft Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Castle Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Granville Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Haddon Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Turnock Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dean Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kennermont Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Newhouse Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Neale Place
    Total1
    Public order1