ST4 6SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST4 6SB

ST4 6SB, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.37 per 1,000 population. This ST4 6SB 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 6SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST4 6SB, encompassing approximately 1425 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

ST4 6SB 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
  • Hospital with total crimes: 10

ST4 6SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2234.37-21.43%
Other theft815.4333.33%
Anti-social behaviour75.6116.67%
Public order44.91-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.810.00%
Shoplifting32.100.00%
Drugs12.100.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2844.8916.67%
Public order1019.6425.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.01-68.42%
Other theft64.21-14.29%
Shoplifting34.21-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.10-66.67%
Bicycle theft22.100.00%
Theft from the person21.400.00%
Other crime11.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2451.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour1916.84375.00%
Criminal damage and arson913.33350.00%
Public order86.31100.00%
Other theft75.6140.00%
Shoplifting44.91100.00%
Vehicle crime12.810.00%
Other crime10.70-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1828.06-18.18%
Other theft512.6325.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.51100.00%
Public order42.81-63.64%
Shoplifting22.81100.00%
Other crime21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-81.82%
Burglary21.400.00%
Theft from the person11.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2238.58-37.14%
Criminal damage and arson1115.4383.33%
Public order117.7283.33%
Other theft47.72-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.81-75.00%
Other crime21.400.00%
Possession of weapons11.400.00%
Shoplifting10.70-90.91%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3559.6329.63%
Other theft1224.5533.33%
Shoplifting118.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.72300.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.61200.00%
Public order64.21-45.45%
Other crime24.210.00%
Bicycle theft21.400.00%
Drugs21.400.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2737.8835.00%
Public order1118.94-8.33%
Other theft97.7280.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.310.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2039.98-35.48%
Public order1214.03200.00%
Shoplifting78.4275.00%
Other theft54.91-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.81-33.33%
Drugs21.400.00%
Possession of weapons21.40100.00%
Bicycle theft11.400.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3138.58-18.42%
Other theft621.75-33.33%
Shoplifting44.21100.00%
Public order42.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.81-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.10-50.00%
Drugs21.400.00%
Other crime11.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3845.60123.53%
Other theft926.66350.00%
Public order66.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.810.00%
Shoplifting22.81-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.400.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1725.2521.43%
Public order611.9320.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.81-50.00%
Shoplifting32.81-50.00%
Other theft22.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1429.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson89.820.00%
Shoplifting65.610.00%
Public order54.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.510.00%
Other theft22.810.00%
Bicycle theft21.400.00%
Burglary11.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 296 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202428
July 202424
June 202418
May 202422
April 202435
March 202427
February 202420
January 202431
December 202338
November 202317
October 202314

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20249
June 20242
May 202411
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 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 20244
May 20242
April 20248
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 202412
March 20249
February 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 202411
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20248
June 20244
May 202411
April 20246
March 202411
February 202412
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
February 20241

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 6SB 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. Hospital
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Godwin Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Wheatly Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Oliver Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Lyme Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Newcastle Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wain Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Springfields Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Lukesland Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1