WHEATLEY AVENUE, ST4 6SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST4 6SA

WHEATLEY AVENUE, ST4 6SA, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.45 per 1,000 population. This ST4 6SA 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 6SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST4 6SA, encompassing approximately 1648 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST4 6SA area, explore the ST4 6SA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST4 6SA area, visit the ST4 6SA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

ST4 6SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Newcastle Road with total crimes: 10
  • Godwin Way with total crimes: 6

WHEATLEY AVENUE, ST4 6SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.4518.18%
Anti-social behaviour77.8916.67%
Other theft74.2575.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.25200.00%
Shoplifting31.820.00%
Public order31.8250.00%
Drugs11.820.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences1118.81-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour66.67-68.42%
Other theft43.640.00%
Shoplifting32.43-25.00%
Other crime21.82100.00%
Public order21.21-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1933.98533.33%
Violence and sexual offences1311.53-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson87.89300.00%
Public order64.85200.00%
Other theft43.640.00%
Shoplifting42.43300.00%
Vehicle crime12.430.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.6027.27%
Other theft48.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.430.00%
Public order21.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-60.00%
Shoplifting11.210.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.81-59.26%
Criminal damage and arson56.6725.00%
Other theft43.03-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour32.43-62.50%
Public order31.820.00%
Burglary21.820.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Shoplifting10.61-90.91%
Other crime10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2738.8335.00%
Shoplifting1116.380.00%
Other theft96.6728.57%
Anti-social behaviour85.46700.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.85100.00%
Public order32.43-50.00%
Other crime11.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.0633.33%
Other theft712.13250.00%
Public order64.25-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1525.48-6.25%
Public order109.10400.00%
Shoplifting76.0775.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.820.00%
Other theft21.21-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.8445.45%
Other theft69.71-25.00%
Shoplifting43.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.430.00%
Public order21.21-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-50.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.63-15.38%
Other theft86.67700.00%
Public order64.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.43-33.33%
Shoplifting21.21-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.3844.44%
Criminal damage and arson47.89-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.430.00%
Public order31.82-25.00%
Shoplifting31.82-50.00%
Other theft11.82-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.600.00%
Shoplifting65.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.640.00%
Public order43.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.430.00%
Other theft21.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202413
June 202414
May 202411
April 202427
March 202420
February 202415
January 202416
December 202311
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20248
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202419
June 20243
May 20243
April 20248
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20249
March 20247
February 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 202411
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 202410
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 3 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
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST4 6SA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Newcastle Road
    Total10
    Other theft6
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Godwin Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Wheatly Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Lyme Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Newcastle Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wain Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Springfields Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Lukesland Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1