ST3 7WB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST3 7WB

ST3 7WB, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.05 per 1,000 population. This ST3 7WB 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 7WB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST3 7WB, encompassing approximately 995 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST3 7WB area, explore the ST3 7WB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

ST3 7WB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whittle Road with total crimes: 5
  • Meadowcroft Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Willowood Grove with total crimes: 1

ST3 7WB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting411.05-42.86%
Public order34.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.01-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.00-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting725.1240.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.03-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences36.03-25.00%
Other theft33.0150.00%
Vehicle crime23.01-33.33%
Other crime12.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-50.00%
Public order11.00-75.00%
Robbery11.000.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1131.1437.50%
Shoplifting511.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.0233.33%
Public order44.02300.00%
Vehicle crime34.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.010.00%
Other theft22.01100.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour821.10-55.56%
Shoplifting58.0425.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.010.00%
Other theft12.010.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Public order11.00-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1831.14100.00%
Shoplifting418.08-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.0250.00%
Public order23.01100.00%
Burglary22.01-33.33%
Other theft12.01-66.67%
Drugs11.000.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour926.12-35.71%
Shoplifting59.0466.67%
Burglary35.020.00%
Other theft33.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.01-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.010.00%
Public order11.00-50.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1429.13-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences514.0666.67%
Shoplifting35.0250.00%
Other theft33.01200.00%
Public order23.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1628.1360.00%
Violence and sexual offences316.0750.00%
Shoplifting23.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.01100.00%
Other theft12.01-83.33%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Public order11.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1026.1211.11%
Other theft610.05100.00%
Shoplifting46.03100.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.02-60.00%
Public order22.010.00%
Vehicle crime12.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour924.11-71.88%
Violence and sexual offences59.04400.00%
Other theft35.0250.00%
Public order23.010.00%
Shoplifting22.01-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.01-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.00-75.00%
Drugs11.000.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3249.23128.57%
Vehicle crime432.1533.33%
Shoplifting44.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.02200.00%
Other theft23.01-50.00%
Burglary12.010.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.00-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1428.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences514.060.00%
Other theft45.020.00%
Vehicle crime34.020.00%
Bicycle theft13.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 202411
June 20248
May 202418
April 20249
March 202414
February 202416
January 202410
December 20239
November 202332
October 202314

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 3 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
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Whittle Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Meadowcroft Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Willowood Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Gosforth Grove
    Total1
    Public order1