HESTER CLOSE, ST3 5QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST3 5QZ

HESTER CLOSE, ST3 5QZ, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.78 per 1,000 population. This ST3 5QZ 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 5QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST3 5QZ, encompassing approximately 2039 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

ST3 5QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Clayfield Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 3

HESTER CLOSE, ST3 5QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.78-14.29%
Shoplifting62.94-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour52.94400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.45100.00%
Burglary11.960.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1313.24333.33%
Violence and sexual offences76.37133.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.430.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-83.33%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.8450.00%
Shoplifting32.94-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.47-78.57%
Public order21.470.00%
Burglary20.980.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.22133.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.860.00%
Other crime41.960.00%
Shoplifting41.96-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.26166.67%
Violence and sexual offences63.9220.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.940.00%
Public order21.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98100.00%
Burglary10.98-66.67%
Other theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.82-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour42.4533.33%
Burglary31.960.00%
Shoplifting31.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.47-66.67%
Other theft10.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.27116.67%
Anti-social behaviour36.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4750.00%
Public order21.470.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.94-50.00%
Shoplifting31.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.26300.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.94100.00%
Shoplifting20.98100.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary47.35300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.96-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.47100.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-83.33%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.49-75.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.78-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.43500.00%
Shoplifting42.940.00%
Vehicle crime31.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.47-87.50%
Burglary10.490.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.920.00%
Shoplifting43.920.00%
Bicycle theft11.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20243
May 202414
April 20246
March 20245
February 202413
January 20246
December 202312
November 20233
October 20237
September 20238

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 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

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 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
February 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 5QZ 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. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Broadlawns Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Hopedale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. June Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Soames Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wigmore Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1