ST3 5AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST3 5AH

ST3 5AH, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.15 per 1,000 population. This ST3 5AH 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 5AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST3 5AH, encompassing approximately 3557 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST3 5AH area, explore the ST3 5AH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST3 5AH area, visit the ST3 5AH House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

ST3 5AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Clayfield Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Handsacre Road with total crimes: 3

ST3 5AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.15-50.00%
Shoplifting62.53-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson31.69-25.00%
Burglary30.8450.00%
Public order30.84-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-75.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.0663.64%
Shoplifting135.06333.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.650.00%
Public order41.1233.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.120.00%
Vehicle crime31.12200.00%
Burglary20.84-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.43-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.09300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.12100.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Shoplifting30.84-25.00%
Public order30.8450.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.5653.85%
Shoplifting45.62-50.00%
Other crime31.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.0044.44%
Shoplifting83.65166.67%
Vehicle crime32.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56100.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.62-47.06%
Shoplifting32.530.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Public order10.56-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In February 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 offences178.4370.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.780.00%
Public order31.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-25.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.31-56.52%
Criminal damage and arson42.81300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.120.00%
Shoplifting31.1250.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Burglary10.84-66.67%
Other theft10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.12283.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.47300.00%
Public order31.120.00%
Burglary30.8450.00%
Shoplifting20.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.62-66.67%
Public order31.69200.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Shoplifting10.56-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-87.50%
Drugs10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.4063.64%
Criminal damage and arson85.06300.00%
Shoplifting42.250.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-66.67%
Public order10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.590.00%
Shoplifting43.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.120.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202413
June 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202418
June 202411
May 202420
April 202413
March 20249
February 202417
January 202410
December 202323
November 20236
October 202318
September 202311

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST3 5AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Clayfield Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Handsacre Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Speedwall Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sark Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Wigmore Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mossland Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Sandwood Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Longview Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Ramshaw Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Bywater Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ashridge Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Wolstern Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Short Bambury Street
    Total1
    Other crime1