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

Overview of Crime in ST3 7HE

LIGHTWOOD ROAD, ST3 7HE, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.05 per 1,000 population. This ST3 7HE 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 7HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST3 7HE, encompassing approximately 1242 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST3 7HE area, explore the ST3 7HE Area information page.
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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 (-33.33% decrease)

ST3 7HE 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 7HE 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 arson48.05300.00%
Other theft23.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.02-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson12.410.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

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 offences811.27100.00%
Public order26.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.610.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.02-33.33%
Other theft13.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.830.00%
Public order24.830.00%
Drugs21.610.00%
Burglary11.610.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

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 offences35.63-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.410.00%
Burglary11.610.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.6325.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.020.00%
Drugs10.800.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.63-20.00%
Public order23.220.00%
Possession of weapons11.610.00%

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 offences58.85-28.57%
Vehicle crime34.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.410.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

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 offences77.2416.67%
Anti-social behaviour25.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.050.00%
Vehicle crime24.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.610.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences69.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.83-40.00%
Public order22.41100.00%
Vehicle crime11.610.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.020.00%
Robbery13.220.00%
Public order10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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
January 20241
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 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20246
March 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234

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
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
February 20242
October 20232
September 20231

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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
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 7HE 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