ST4 2SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST4 2SH

ST4 2SH, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.42 per 1,000 population. This ST4 2SH 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 2SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST4 2SH, encompassing approximately 484 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST4 2SH area, explore the ST4 2SH Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST4 2SH area, visit the ST4 2SH 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 (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST4 2SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Crabtree Close with total crimes: 1

ST4 2SH 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
Shoplifting1045.420.00%
Other theft420.64100.00%
Vehicle crime28.260.00%
Burglary14.130.00%
Drugs12.060.00%
Possession of weapons12.060.00%
Bicycle theft12.060.00%
Public order12.06-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1037.16233.33%
Other theft220.64-33.33%
Public order24.130.00%
Possession of weapons14.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.06-80.00%
Burglary12.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour528.90-16.67%
Other theft310.32200.00%
Shoplifting36.1950.00%
Public order26.190.00%
Vehicle crime14.130.00%

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 behaviour639.2220.00%
Violence and sexual offences412.39300.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.26100.00%
Shoplifting24.13-50.00%
Public order24.13-33.33%
Drugs14.130.00%
Other theft12.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.060.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour537.160.00%
Shoplifting410.3233.33%
Public order38.260.00%
Other theft26.19100.00%
Burglary14.13-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.060.00%
Drugs12.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.06-50.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary633.03500.00%
Public order312.3950.00%
Shoplifting36.1950.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.190.00%
Other theft14.130.00%
Drugs12.060.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour424.77300.00%
Public order28.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.13-60.00%
Shoplifting24.13100.00%
Burglary14.13-50.00%
Other theft12.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences535.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.320.00%
Public order26.190.00%
Burglary24.13100.00%
Other crime24.130.00%
Other theft14.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.060.00%
Shoplifting12.06-83.33%

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 crime633.03500.00%
Shoplifting612.39100.00%
Bicycle theft112.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.06-50.00%
Burglary12.060.00%
Other theft12.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences435.1033.33%
Shoplifting38.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.130.00%
Drugs12.060.00%
Other crime12.060.00%
Other theft12.06-66.67%
Public order12.060.00%
Robbery12.060.00%
Vehicle crime12.060.00%
Bicycle theft12.060.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft330.97200.00%
Burglary36.1950.00%
Shoplifting36.19-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.19-66.67%
Vehicle crime14.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour639.220.00%
Shoplifting412.390.00%
Vehicle crime28.260.00%
Burglary24.130.00%
Public order14.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.060.00%
Other theft12.060.00%
Drugs12.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 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 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
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 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20243
December 20231
October 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST4 2SH 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. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Crabtree Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Berry Hill Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Other theft1