EPWORTH STREET, ST4 1NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST4 1NU

EPWORTH STREET, ST4 1NU, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 118 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.20 per 1,000 population. This ST4 1NU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST4 postcode area, which has experienced 682 crimes and a crime rate of 11.61 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST4 1NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST4 1NU, encompassing approximately 4040 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST4 1NU area, explore the ST4 1NU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST4 1NU area, visit the ST4 1NU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)

ST4 1NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • St Andrew'S Square with total crimes: 7
  • Campbell Place with total crimes: 6

EPWORTH STREET, ST4 1NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3229.20-15.79%
Other theft167.92166.67%
Shoplifting133.968.33%
Anti-social behaviour133.22-7.14%
Public order123.22-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.97100.00%
Burglary102.47100.00%
Other crime32.4750.00%
Bicycle theft20.74-50.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-50.00%
Robbery10.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3827.22-24.00%
Public order159.40-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.71-12.50%
Shoplifting123.46-33.33%
Other theft62.97-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.48-64.29%
Burglary51.2425.00%
Vehicle crime41.2433.33%
Bicycle theft40.99100.00%
Possession of weapons20.990.00%
Robbery20.49100.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5034.6547.06%
Public order2012.3717.65%
Shoplifting184.9512.50%
Anti-social behaviour164.45-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson143.96133.33%
Other theft83.4633.33%
Burglary41.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.990.00%
Drugs20.74-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.49-33.33%
Robbery10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3431.92-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour238.41-17.86%
Public order175.696.25%
Shoplifting164.2160.00%
Burglary83.96166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.98-25.00%
Other theft61.480.00%
Bicycle theft41.480.00%
Other crime40.99100.00%
Possession of weapons30.9950.00%
Vehicle crime30.74-50.00%
Drugs30.74200.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3830.9346.15%
Anti-social behaviour289.4047.37%
Public order166.93100.00%
Shoplifting103.96-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson82.47-11.11%
Vehicle crime61.9850.00%
Other theft61.480.00%
Bicycle theft41.480.00%
Burglary30.99-70.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Drugs10.25-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2626.738.33%
Anti-social behaviour196.435.56%
Shoplifting174.70-55.26%
Burglary104.2142.86%
Criminal damage and arson92.470.00%
Public order82.230.00%
Other theft61.9820.00%
Drugs51.48150.00%
Vehicle crime41.24-20.00%
Robbery20.990.00%
Possession of weapons20.49-33.33%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3829.9490.00%
Violence and sexual offences249.40-31.43%
Anti-social behaviour185.9438.46%
Criminal damage and arson94.45-47.06%
Public order82.23-38.46%
Burglary71.980.00%
Other theft51.7366.67%
Vehicle crime51.24400.00%
Possession of weapons31.24200.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3528.2112.90%
Shoplifting208.6681.82%
Criminal damage and arson174.950.00%
Public order134.21225.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.2262.50%
Burglary73.22-65.00%
Other theft31.73-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3127.4724.00%
Burglary207.675.26%
Criminal damage and arson174.95142.86%
Shoplifting114.21-26.67%
Vehicle crime82.72300.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.98-65.22%
Other theft71.9840.00%
Public order41.73-60.00%
Robbery20.99100.00%
Bicycle theft20.49-50.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2529.45-39.02%
Anti-social behaviour236.1927.78%
Burglary195.695.56%
Shoplifting154.70200.00%
Public order103.7125.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.47-30.00%
Possession of weapons61.730.00%
Other theft51.48-61.54%
Bicycle theft41.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4130.445.13%
Anti-social behaviour1810.15-10.00%
Burglary184.4580.00%
Other theft134.4544.44%
Criminal damage and arson103.22-16.67%
Public order82.4714.29%
Shoplifting51.98-72.22%
Bicycle theft41.24-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.99-66.67%
Drugs20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3931.6811.43%
Anti-social behaviour209.65-9.09%
Shoplifting184.9512.50%
Criminal damage and arson124.4520.00%
Burglary102.97-23.08%
Other theft92.4712.50%
Public order72.23-30.00%
Vehicle crime61.7350.00%
Bicycle theft61.4850.00%
Other crime11.48-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3531.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour228.660.00%
Shoplifting165.440.00%
Burglary133.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.220.00%
Public order102.470.00%
Other theft82.470.00%
Vehicle crime41.980.00%
Bicycle theft40.990.00%
Robbery20.990.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Other crime20.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 134 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 202414
June 20246
May 20248
April 20249
March 20249
February 202417
January 202417
December 20237
November 202310
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 202313
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 209 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202418
June 202416
May 202410
April 202417
March 202438
February 202420
January 202411
December 202315
November 20235
October 202318
September 202316

A total of 448 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202438
July 202450
June 202434
May 202438
April 202426
March 202424
February 202435
January 202431
December 202325
November 202341
October 202339
September 202335

A total of 134 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 202410
March 20247
February 20247
January 202420
December 202319
November 202318
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 148 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 202420
June 202417
May 202416
April 20248
March 20248
February 202413
January 20244
December 202310
November 20238
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 235 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 202416
June 202423
May 202428
April 202419
March 202418
February 202413
January 20248
December 202323
November 202318
October 202320
September 202322

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20236

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST4 1NU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. St Andrew'S Square
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Campbell Place
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Trade Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Geen Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Booth Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 8. South Wolfe Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Vale Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 10. Epworth Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
  • 11. Brook Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Oxford Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lovatt Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Stone Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Knowl Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Lonsdale Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Spark Terrace
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Hornby Row
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Charlton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Liverpool Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Dominic Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Gerrard Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Shelton Old Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Copeland Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Bilton Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Greatbatch Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Lion Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Pump Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Registry Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Rebecca Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1