CHRISTCHURCH STREET, ST4 3AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST4 3AJ

CHRISTCHURCH STREET, ST4 3AJ, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.24 per 1,000 population. This ST4 3AJ 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 3AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST4 3AJ, encompassing approximately 2941 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST4 3AJ area, explore the ST4 3AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (106.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

ST4 3AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stewart Street with total crimes: 15
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Masterson Street with total crimes: 7

CHRISTCHURCH STREET, ST4 3AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3129.24106.67%
Shoplifting1810.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.1214.29%
Public order82.720.00%
Other theft52.7266.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.70-20.00%
Burglary31.360.00%
Other crime31.02200.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Robbery10.68-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.32-11.76%
Public order85.10166.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.72600.00%
Shoplifting62.38-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.040.00%
Other theft31.70-57.14%
Robbery21.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.30-15.00%
Other theft75.78133.33%
Shoplifting72.38-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.38-16.67%
Public order31.7050.00%
Robbery21.02100.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Burglary10.34-87.50%
Other crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.04-9.09%
Burglary86.80300.00%
Shoplifting82.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.72200.00%
Other theft32.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02200.00%
Public order21.02-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.68100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Robbery10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.3046.67%
Public order57.48400.00%
Shoplifting41.70-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Burglary21.02-75.00%
Other theft20.68-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-50.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.9636.36%
Burglary85.1060.00%
Other theft62.72200.00%
Shoplifting52.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.70-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson21.36100.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.26-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour93.74-18.18%
Shoplifting53.06-44.44%
Burglary51.70-37.50%
Public order21.70-60.00%
Other theft20.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.1435.71%
Anti-social behaviour116.4657.14%
Shoplifting93.7450.00%
Burglary83.06166.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.72250.00%
Public order52.3866.67%
Other theft31.70-62.50%
Bicycle theft31.020.00%
Possession of weapons21.02100.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-33.33%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.340.00%
Other theft84.7614.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.7275.00%
Shoplifting62.38100.00%
Bicycle theft32.040.00%
Vehicle crime31.0250.00%
Burglary31.0250.00%
Public order31.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.60-12.50%
Other theft74.76250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.38-20.00%
Public order31.36200.00%
Shoplifting31.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.68-33.33%
Burglary20.68-33.33%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.28-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson65.4420.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.04-16.67%
Burglary31.7050.00%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Shoplifting31.020.00%
Other theft21.02-33.33%
Drugs10.680.00%
Public order10.34-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.040.00%
Public order41.700.00%
Other theft31.360.00%
Shoplifting31.020.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202415
July 202417
June 202420
May 202422
April 202415
March 202411
February 202419
January 202414
December 202314
November 202316
October 202318

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20248
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20249
February 202411
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20248
March 20245
February 20248
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20249
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20243
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST4 3AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Stewart Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting10
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Masterson Street
    Total7
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Clifton Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Nelson Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Welby Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Hitchman Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Edison Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Upper Furlong Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Hardinge Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. William Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Philip Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Atlas Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Temple Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Younger Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Kent Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Wileman Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Victoria Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Glebedale Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Tirley Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Cholerton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Marlborough Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Opal Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Alma Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Blenheim Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Heron Street
    Total1
    Public order1