FRIAR STREET, ST3 1DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST3 1DW

FRIAR STREET, ST3 1DW, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.92 per 1,000 population. This ST3 1DW 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 1DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST3 1DW, encompassing approximately 3328 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST3 1DW area, explore the ST3 1DW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-43.48% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

ST3 1DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Railway Passage with total crimes: 9
  • Anchor Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Handsacre Road with total crimes: 3

FRIAR STREET, ST3 1DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.92-43.48%
Public order73.91-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.80150.00%
Burglary31.50200.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Other theft20.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.60100.00%
Shoplifting10.60-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.30-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.7243.75%
Public order86.9114.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.40-33.33%
Other theft41.20100.00%
Shoplifting21.20-71.43%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-71.43%
Other crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.62-23.81%
Public order74.81-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour72.10-46.15%
Shoplifting72.1075.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.1050.00%
Bicycle theft21.800.00%
Other theft20.60-33.33%
Burglary20.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.60-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.3310.53%
Anti-social behaviour136.3130.00%
Public order93.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.70-42.86%
Shoplifting41.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.200.00%
Burglary30.90-25.00%
Other theft30.90-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.6326.67%
Anti-social behaviour105.71233.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.0075.00%
Public order62.1050.00%
Shoplifting61.80500.00%
Other theft51.8066.67%
Burglary41.50100.00%
Vehicle crime31.2050.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.12-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson44.51100.00%
Public order41.20300.00%
Other theft31.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-72.73%
Other crime20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.7214.29%
Anti-social behaviour114.81450.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.30-33.33%
Other crime20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Public order10.60-66.67%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%
Other theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.12-48.15%
Burglary54.2125.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.50-40.00%
Shoplifting30.9050.00%
Public order30.90-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-66.67%
Other crime20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.92170.00%
Public order68.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.80-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.800.00%
Burglary41.50100.00%
Shoplifting21.200.00%
Other theft20.60-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.02-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour83.0060.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.40-37.50%
Other theft51.50400.00%
Public order41.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.2050.00%
Burglary20.90-66.67%
Other crime20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.1330.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.8160.00%
Burglary62.4050.00%
Public order61.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.80-61.54%
Vehicle crime21.50-33.33%
Drugs10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.910.00%
Public order41.500.00%
Burglary41.200.00%
Other theft31.200.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Possession of weapons20.900.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 20247
May 20249
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202423
June 202416
May 202421
April 202419
March 202415
February 202416
January 202414
December 202327
November 202310
October 202326
September 202320

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20247
May 202413
April 202410
March 20243
February 202411
January 20242
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235
September 202313

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Railway Passage
    Total9
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Anchor Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Handsacre Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Speedwall Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Heber Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Park Hall Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Anchor Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Grafton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Royston Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ruskin Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Harleigh Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Sandwood Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Menai Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. B5039
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Tuscan Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Lower Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Caroline Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Woodcote Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Heathdene Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Rutland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Transport Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Whitegate Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Kirkbride Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1