BLATCHFORD CLOSE, ST3 6LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST3 6LL

BLATCHFORD CLOSE, ST3 6LL, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.12 per 1,000 population. This ST3 6LL 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 6LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST3 6LL, encompassing approximately 4052 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

ST3 6LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Macdonald Crescent with total crimes: 10
  • Farm Wood Close with total crimes: 4
  • Westwood Road with total crimes: 3

BLATCHFORD CLOSE, ST3 6LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.1275.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.1866.67%
Other theft41.2333.33%
Burglary30.990.00%
Public order30.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.40-53.85%
Public order62.9620.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4833.33%
Other theft30.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74-40.00%
Drugs10.74-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.84-3.70%
Public order56.42-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.2325.00%
Burglary31.23-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Other theft30.7450.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.090.00%
Public order66.66200.00%
Burglary41.4833.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.99300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.6112.50%
Burglary36.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-25.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Public order20.49-75.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.8271.43%
Anti-social behaviour95.9250.00%
Public order82.22-27.27%
Other crime41.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.99-20.00%
Burglary30.990.00%
Other theft20.74-50.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.35-30.00%
Public order113.451000.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.71500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4866.67%
Other theft41.2333.33%
Burglary30.99-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

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 offences209.13-13.04%
Burglary64.940.00%
Other theft31.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences239.3876.92%
Anti-social behaviour45.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.74-40.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences137.90-38.10%
Vehicle crime53.2125.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.23-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Other theft20.49-33.33%
Other crime20.49-33.33%
Burglary20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.10-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.18150.00%
Vehicle crime41.23-20.00%
Other crime30.99200.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-33.33%
Public order20.49-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.090.00%
Public order66.170.00%
Vehicle crime51.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.230.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202412
July 202426
June 202427
May 202427
April 202424
March 202414
February 202420
January 202423
December 202313
November 202321
October 202325

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20249
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20248
March 202411
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST3 6LL 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. Farm Wood Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Westwood Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Pinewood Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Denewood Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brownfield Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Leason Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Blatchford Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brookwood Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Farmwood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Colclough Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. North Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Stansmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pennington Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Briarwood Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mann Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Webb Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Clynes Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bondfield Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Goodwin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Brookhouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1