WATERSIDE DRIVE, ST3 3LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST3 3LQ

WATERSIDE DRIVE, ST3 3LQ, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.59 per 1,000 population. This ST3 3LQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST3 postcode area, which has experienced 604 crimes and a crime rate of 8.83 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST3 3LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST3 3LQ, encompassing approximately 1668 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST3 3LQ area, explore the ST3 3LQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST3 3LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Witchford Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Thorpe Green with total crimes: 4
  • Swallows Nest Close with total crimes: 2

WATERSIDE DRIVE, ST3 3LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.99200.00%
Robbery31.800.00%
Burglary21.80100.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.19150.00%
Public order25.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-50.00%
Other theft10.60-66.67%
Shoplifting10.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.39-20.00%
Other theft32.400.00%
Other crime31.800.00%
Shoplifting31.800.00%
Public order31.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime43.000.00%
Public order32.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.800.00%
Burglary10.60-85.71%
Robbery10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.18-9.09%
Burglary75.990.00%
Shoplifting44.20-20.00%
Other crime32.4050.00%
Public order21.80-33.33%
Other theft21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.7883.33%
Vehicle crime56.59400.00%
Shoplifting53.00150.00%
Public order33.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.80100.00%
Other crime21.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.190.00%
Other theft33.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.80-60.00%
Shoplifting21.200.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%
Burglary10.60-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.7820.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.60150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.0033.33%
Public order32.40200.00%
Vehicle crime31.800.00%
Burglary31.80200.00%
Drugs21.80100.00%
Other crime11.20-50.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.59-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour33.0050.00%
Vehicle crime31.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.80100.00%
Other crime21.200.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.1922.22%
Anti-social behaviour26.59-66.67%
Public order11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-66.67%
Burglary10.60-75.00%
Shoplifting10.60-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.400.00%
Burglary43.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.400.00%
Shoplifting21.800.00%
Public order11.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20244
June 20245
May 202410
April 202411
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 202311
November 20239

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20247
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST3 3LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Witchford Crescent
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary2
  • 2. Thorpe Green
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Swallows Nest Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Waterside Drive
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Wyndham Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Zetland Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wimborne Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1