HIGHFIELD DRIVE, ST3 2BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST3 2BX

HIGHFIELD DRIVE, ST3 2BX, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.01 per 1,000 population. This ST3 2BX 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 2BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST3 2BX, encompassing approximately 1844 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST3 2BX area, explore the ST3 2BX 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 (62.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

ST3 2BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gordon Banks Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Gwenys Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Bourne Street with total crimes: 3

HIGHFIELD DRIVE, ST3 2BX 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 Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.0162.50%
Other theft47.0533.33%
Burglary22.17100.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-75.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.39-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson44.340.00%
Other theft32.1750.00%
Bicycle theft21.630.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.6857.14%
Burglary25.97-33.33%
Other theft21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.1375.00%
Burglary33.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.13-50.00%
Burglary32.170.00%
Other crime21.630.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Other theft11.08-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.76100.00%
Burglary34.3450.00%
Other theft21.630.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.34-55.56%
Burglary22.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.39125.00%
Other theft44.88300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.17-25.00%
Drugs11.630.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.05-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson42.17300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.17100.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.590.00%
Vehicle crime23.80100.00%
Shoplifting11.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.59-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.80200.00%
Other theft11.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.7650.00%
Other crime26.510.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.340.00%
Burglary11.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20248
June 202411
May 20247
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237
September 202312
August 20238

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
September 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST3 2BX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gordon Banks Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Gwenys Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Bourne Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Whitcliffe Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Tweed Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Seedfields Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Hollybush Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Rowan Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Grove Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Dorcas Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1