WITNEY WALK, ST3 3LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST3 3LY

WITNEY WALK, ST3 3LY, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.14 per 1,000 population. This ST3 3LY 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 3LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST3 3LY, encompassing approximately 2552 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST3 3LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Witchford Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Shepley Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Thorpe Green with total crimes: 4

WITNEY WALK, ST3 3LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.1441.67%
Criminal damage and arson46.66300.00%
Robbery31.570.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-66.67%
Drugs10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In August 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 offences129.4071.43%
Public order54.7066.67%
Vehicle crime31.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-50.00%
Other theft10.39-75.00%
Shoplifting10.39-66.67%
Burglary10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.01-41.67%
Other theft42.740.00%
Other crime31.570.00%
Shoplifting31.180.00%
Public order31.18-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-75.00%

In June 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 offences1210.970.00%
Public order54.70150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9633.33%
Vehicle crime41.570.00%
Burglary11.57-85.71%
Robbery10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.10-7.69%
Burglary74.70250.00%
Shoplifting42.74-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5750.00%
Other crime31.1850.00%
Public order21.18-33.33%
Other theft20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.3262.50%
Vehicle crime55.09400.00%
Shoplifting51.96150.00%
Public order31.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-33.33%
Burglary20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78100.00%
Other crime20.780.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences88.23-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.13-62.50%
Other theft31.18200.00%
Burglary21.18-33.33%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.0671.43%
Criminal damage and arson84.7060.00%
Public order53.13400.00%
Drugs41.96300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.570.00%
Vehicle crime31.570.00%
Burglary31.18200.00%
Other crime11.18-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.36-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson52.74400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.96100.00%
Vehicle crime31.57200.00%
Other crime21.18100.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.7921.43%
Anti-social behaviour26.66-66.67%
Other crime10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%
Burglary10.39-80.00%
Shoplifting10.39-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.480.00%
Burglary52.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.960.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 20247
June 202412
May 202412
April 202413
March 20248
February 202412
January 20247
December 202317
November 202314

A total of 14 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 20242
July 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 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
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20248
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20244
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 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
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 2 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
January 20241

A total of 2 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Witchford Crescent
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary2
  • 2. Shepley Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 3. Thorpe Green
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ripon Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Swallows Nest Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Waterside Drive
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Wyndham Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Penton Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Thatcham Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shirebrook Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Zetland Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wimborne Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1