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

Overview of Crime in ST3 7HD

LIGHTWOOD ROAD, ST3 7HD, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.10 per 1,000 population. This ST3 7HD 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 7HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST3 7HD, encompassing approximately 1550 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST3 7HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grangewood Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Queensmead Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sandon Road with total crimes: 1

LIGHTWOOD ROAD, ST3 7HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.10300.00%
Other theft22.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.58-75.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

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 offences89.6860.00%
Public order25.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.87-37.50%
Other theft13.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.19166.67%
Anti-social behaviour65.16500.00%
Drugs33.870.00%
Public order21.940.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In April 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 offences35.16-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.290.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.45-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour14.520.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.3960.00%
Public order45.160.00%
Possession of weapons12.580.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences57.10-28.57%
Vehicle crime33.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.940.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.940.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.10-22.22%
Vehicle crime24.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.81-40.00%
Public order21.940.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.230.00%
Public order21.940.00%
Robbery11.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 20245
May 20248
April 20243
March 20247
February 20248
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
February 20244
October 20232
September 20232

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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Grangewood Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Queensmead Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Sandon Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Ridge Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Gravelly Bank
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hawksmoor Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Roseacre Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1