ASHWOOD, ST3 1AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST3 1AX

ASHWOOD, ST3 1AX, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.32 per 1,000 population. This ST3 1AX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST3 postcode area, which has experienced 591 crimes and a crime rate of 8.64 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST3 1AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST3 1AX, encompassing approximately 2479 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST3 1AX area, explore the ST3 1AX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST3 1AX area, visit the ST3 1AX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-52.94% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)

ST3 1AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Sidings Place with total crimes: 6
  • Carron Street with total crimes: 4

ASHWOOD, ST3 1AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.32-37.50%
Shoplifting84.03-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour73.23-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson62.8220.00%
Burglary32.42-25.00%
Public order21.21-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Other crime10.40-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1727.4270.00%
Violence and sexual offences166.8677.78%
Anti-social behaviour136.450.00%
Public order75.24-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.8266.67%
Other crime42.02300.00%
Burglary41.6133.33%
Vehicle crime11.61-50.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1321.37-27.78%
Shoplifting105.24100.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.03-66.67%
Public order83.6333.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.23-25.00%
Burglary31.21-25.00%
Other theft31.21200.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-50.00%
Other crime10.81-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2729.4422.73%
Anti-social behaviour1810.8950.00%
Public order67.26-14.29%
Shoplifting52.42-50.00%
Burglary42.020.00%
Vehicle crime41.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.610.00%
Other crime21.610.00%
Other theft10.81-66.67%
Robbery10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2225.8169.23%
Anti-social behaviour128.87500.00%
Shoplifting104.84233.33%
Public order74.0375.00%
Burglary42.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.61-66.67%
Other theft31.61-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.76-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson125.24140.00%
Vehicle crime54.84150.00%
Other theft52.020.00%
Public order42.02-42.86%
Shoplifting31.610.00%
Other crime21.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-88.89%
Burglary20.81-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.81-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2329.4415.00%
Anti-social behaviour189.2820.00%
Public order77.2675.00%
Other theft52.82400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.02-37.50%
Burglary52.0225.00%
Shoplifting32.02-40.00%
Possession of weapons31.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.21100.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.39-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour158.0787.50%
Criminal damage and arson86.05166.67%
Shoplifting53.23-28.57%
Public order42.02100.00%
Burglary41.61100.00%
Other theft11.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.5792.31%
Anti-social behaviour810.08-20.00%
Shoplifting73.2375.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.82-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.21-25.00%
Public order21.21-33.33%
Burglary20.81-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.95-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour105.2425.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.03-44.44%
Vehicle crime42.0233.33%
Burglary41.610.00%
Shoplifting41.61-20.00%
Public order31.61-40.00%
Robbery31.210.00%
Other theft11.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.1831.25%
Criminal damage and arson98.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.63-46.67%
Public order53.230.00%
Shoplifting52.0225.00%
Vehicle crime32.020.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.050.00%
Public order52.420.00%
Shoplifting42.020.00%
Burglary31.610.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 202412
February 20245
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202416
June 20249
May 202427
April 202422
March 202413
February 202423
January 202420
December 202325
November 202313
October 202321
September 202316

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202413
June 202413
May 202418
April 202412
March 20242
February 202418
January 202415
December 20238
November 202310
October 20238
September 202315

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20247
March 20244
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202417
June 202410
May 20245
April 202410
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20233

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

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST3 1AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Sidings Place
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Carron Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Ludbrook Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Lamotte Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Heber Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Anchor Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Grafton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Baths Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Foley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Newmount Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Sandwood Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Menai Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Tuscan Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Lower Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Woodcote Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Heathdene Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Rutland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1