WATFORD STREET, ST4 2EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST4 2EW

WATFORD STREET, ST4 2EW, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.23 per 1,000 population. This ST4 2EW 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 2EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST4 2EW, encompassing approximately 3420 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST4 2EW area, explore the ST4 2EW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST4 2EW area, visit the ST4 2EW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST4 2EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stoke Road with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • College Road with total crimes: 4

WATFORD STREET, ST4 2EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.5125.00%
Public order41.460.00%
Burglary41.170.00%
Robbery31.170.00%
Other theft20.88-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.820.00%
Other theft53.51-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.46-20.00%
Burglary41.17300.00%
Public order41.1733.33%
Vehicle crime21.17100.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Theft from the person10.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.6571.43%
Other theft63.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.75-28.57%
Public order31.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-50.00%
Theft from the person20.58100.00%
Burglary10.58-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.5216.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.05-50.00%
Burglary52.0566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.4633.33%
Drugs41.17300.00%
Vehicle crime31.17200.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.8216.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.75-66.67%
Burglary30.8850.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Public order20.58-75.00%
Other theft20.58-71.43%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.33-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson93.510.00%
Public order82.63166.67%
Other theft72.3475.00%
Vehicle crime32.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-70.00%
Burglary20.88-50.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.9131.25%
Anti-social behaviour106.1411.11%
Burglary42.9233.33%
Other theft41.170.00%
Public order31.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.8850.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.03-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour94.6828.57%
Public order62.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.75150.00%
Other theft41.460.00%
Burglary31.17-70.00%
Possession of weapons20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.6630.77%
Burglary104.97900.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.92250.00%
Public order62.0550.00%
Vehicle crime51.750.00%
Other theft41.46-55.56%
Bicycle theft21.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.408.33%
Other theft93.8028.57%
Public order42.63-63.64%
Bicycle theft31.17200.00%
Drugs30.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-50.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.16-40.00%
Public order113.51120.00%
Other theft73.2275.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.05-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.17-40.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Burglary20.58-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.58-80.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.9611.11%
Criminal damage and arson105.85150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.92-37.50%
Bicycle theft51.4666.67%
Burglary51.46-16.67%
Public order51.46-54.55%
Other theft41.4633.33%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Drugs10.88-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.960.00%
Public order115.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.220.00%
Burglary62.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.750.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Bicycle theft30.880.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
October 20233

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202412
June 20247
May 202414
April 202412
March 202421
February 202416
January 202417
December 202313
November 202312
October 202320
September 202318

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 202311
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 202410
February 20249
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20239
November 20237
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20249
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 202410
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST4 2EW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Stoke Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. College Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Thornton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Conway Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Queen Anne Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Spencer Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Boughey Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Watford Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Seaford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Crowther Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cauldon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ashford Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Carlton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Darnley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1