LIGHTWOOD ROAD, ST3 7EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST3 7EQ

LIGHTWOOD ROAD, ST3 7EQ, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.21 per 1,000 population. This ST3 7EQ 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 7EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST3 7EQ, encompassing approximately 1664 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST3 7EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queensmead Road with total crimes: 3
  • Seaton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Fir Tree Road with total crimes: 2

LIGHTWOOD ROAD, ST3 7EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.2125.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.000.00%
Other theft21.800.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.61-50.00%
Public order12.40-50.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.0114.29%
Public order24.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-50.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.6140.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.210.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.4166.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.000.00%
Public order21.800.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.80-50.00%
Other theft11.800.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.61500.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.60-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.81-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.4140.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.610.00%
Vehicle crime33.000.00%
Other theft21.800.00%
Other crime11.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.0166.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.0050.00%
Public order21.80100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.800.00%
Robbery11.200.00%
Public order10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20243
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST3 7EQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Queensmead Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Seaton Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fir Tree Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dalegarth Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ridge Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Gravelly Bank
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Hawksmoor Close
    Total1
    Other theft1