ST4 2HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST4 2HZ

ST4 2HZ, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.21 per 1,000 population. This ST4 2HZ 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 2HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST4 2HZ, encompassing approximately 701 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST4 2HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Egerton Street with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

ST4 2HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1034.210.00%
Other theft414.26300.00%
Public order25.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.850.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Drugs11.430.00%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%
Bicycle theft11.430.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1024.23233.33%
Public order214.26-33.33%
Possession of weapons12.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.43-80.00%
Other theft11.43-66.67%
Burglary11.430.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour524.23-16.67%
Public order37.130.00%
Other theft34.280.00%
Shoplifting34.2850.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.850.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour629.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.55-20.00%
Other theft35.70-25.00%
Public order34.280.00%
Shoplifting24.28-50.00%
Drugs12.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour635.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.5525.00%
Other theft47.13300.00%
Shoplifting45.7033.33%
Public order35.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.280.00%
Drugs11.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences424.23-20.00%
Burglary45.70300.00%
Public order35.70200.00%
Shoplifting34.2850.00%
Robbery14.280.00%
Other theft11.43-50.00%
Drugs11.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences522.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.13300.00%
Other theft25.700.00%
Shoplifting22.850.00%
Drugs12.850.00%
Public order11.430.00%
Burglary11.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences522.81150.00%
Shoplifting27.13-66.67%
Other crime22.850.00%
Other theft22.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.850.00%
Public order12.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.43-83.33%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime628.51500.00%
Shoplifting68.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.55-33.33%
Other theft22.85100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.85-71.43%
Bicycle theft12.850.00%
Burglary11.430.00%

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 offences729.9475.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.980.00%
Shoplifting34.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.280.00%
Drugs11.430.00%
Other crime11.430.00%
Other theft11.43-50.00%
Public order11.430.00%
Robbery11.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%
Bicycle theft11.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences427.09-63.64%
Burglary45.7033.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.70-50.00%
Shoplifting34.28-25.00%
Other theft24.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.850.00%
Drugs11.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1139.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour615.680.00%
Shoplifting48.550.00%
Burglary35.700.00%
Vehicle crime14.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Drugs11.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Egerton Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Berry Hill Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Other theft1