WOOD PLACE, ST3 6BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST3 6BW

WOOD PLACE, ST3 6BW, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.17 per 1,000 population. This ST3 6BW 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 6BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST3 6BW, encompassing approximately 4718 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST3 6BW area, explore the ST3 6BW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

ST3 6BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Macdonald Crescent with total crimes: 10
  • Woodgate Street with total crimes: 4
  • Farm Wood Close with total crimes: 4

WOOD PLACE, ST3 6BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.1743.75%
Other theft54.8766.67%
Public order51.06-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.0625.00%
Burglary31.06200.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.84-42.86%
Public order63.3920.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.85-50.00%
Other theft30.85-25.00%
Drugs10.64-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.87-9.68%
Anti-social behaviour85.9360.00%
Public order51.70-28.57%
Burglary41.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8533.33%
Other theft40.85100.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.873.33%
Public order76.57250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.48400.00%
Burglary41.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-50.00%
Other theft20.64-33.33%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.0211.11%
Criminal damage and arson66.3650.00%
Burglary41.27-42.86%
Other theft30.8550.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Public order20.42-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-75.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.5680.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.7250.00%
Public order81.91-33.33%
Burglary71.70133.33%
Other crime41.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.85-20.00%
Other theft20.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.38-25.00%
Public order123.181100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.54500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2725.00%
Other theft41.0633.33%
Burglary30.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.64200.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.69-31.03%
Burglary64.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.27-42.86%
Other theft30.8550.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-75.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.8193.33%
Criminal damage and arson76.1516.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.480.00%
Vehicle crime30.85-50.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Other theft20.42-50.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.69-34.78%
Vehicle crime63.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2733.33%
Other theft40.8533.33%
Other crime20.85-33.33%
Burglary20.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.870.00%
Burglary41.270.00%
Vehicle crime40.850.00%
Drugs30.850.00%
Other crime30.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.640.00%
Other theft30.640.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202416
July 202428
June 202431
May 202430
April 202427
March 202415
February 202420
January 202429
December 202315
November 202323

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20246
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20247
May 20242
April 20248
March 202412
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20248
June 20245
May 20241
April 20249
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST3 6BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Macdonald Crescent
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Woodgate Street
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Farm Wood Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Westwood Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Pinewood Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Denewood Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brownfield Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Leason Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Blatchford Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brookwood Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Farmwood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Colclough Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. North Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Stansmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pennington Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Briarwood Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mann Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Webb Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Clynes Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bondfield Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Goodwin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Brookhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Denehurst Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Penfleet Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1