LIGHTWOOD ROAD, ST3 4JP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST3 4JP

LIGHTWOOD ROAD, ST3 4JP, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.44 per 1,000 population. This ST3 4JP 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 4JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST3 4JP, encompassing approximately 5634 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST3 4JP area, explore the ST3 4JP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST3 4JP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dunrobin Street with total crimes: 3
  • Erskine Street with total crimes: 3
  • Furnace Road with total crimes: 3

LIGHTWOOD ROAD, ST3 4JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.44-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour61.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%
Public order10.18-80.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other crime10.18-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.81-25.00%
Public order53.19-28.57%
Drugs40.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.71-63.64%
Other crime30.7150.00%
Other theft30.530.00%
Shoplifting30.53200.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.26-8.33%
Public order71.9516.67%
Other theft31.24200.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.35-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.18-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.6533.33%
Anti-social behaviour124.269.09%
Criminal damage and arson72.1340.00%
Burglary61.24500.00%
Public order61.060.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.05-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour113.19120.00%
Public order61.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.06-37.50%
Vehicle crime30.89200.00%
Other theft30.5350.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.34180.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.9760.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.42150.00%
Other theft20.89-75.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.79-37.50%
Other theft81.77700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4266.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-33.33%
Public order10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.18-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.32-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.530.00%
Shoplifting30.5350.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Public order10.180.00%
Other theft10.18-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.925.26%
Other theft63.55500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.53200.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences194.4411.76%
Burglary13.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.50-43.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.02-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour40.8933.33%
Public order20.71100.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences308.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.240.00%
Burglary30.530.00%
Other theft30.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Public order10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 235 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202418
July 202424
June 202424
May 202418
April 202428
March 202410
February 202416
January 202420
December 202319
November 202317
October 202330

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20248
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20247
May 20245
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 202411
June 202412
May 202411
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
January 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST3 4JP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dunrobin Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Erskine Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Furnace Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Red Bank
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kildare Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Upper Belgrave Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fairfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Meadow Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Wise Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Dilhorne Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lilleshall Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Leveson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Upper Normacot Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Buccleuch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rothesay Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Devon Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1