ST4 7AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST4 7AF

ST4 7AF, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 224.85 per 1,000 population. This ST4 7AF 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 7AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST4 7AF, encompassing approximately 151 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST4 7AF area, explore the ST4 7AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

ST4 7AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Penstock Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Pretoria Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hartley Court with total crimes: 2

ST4 7AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14224.85-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour792.59250.00%
Criminal damage and arson546.29150.00%
Drugs333.07200.00%
Other crime219.840.00%
Public order113.23-66.67%
Bicycle theft16.610.00%
Possession of weapons16.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15178.56-48.28%
Public order399.20-40.00%
Other crime219.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.23-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson213.23-66.67%
Drugs113.230.00%
Other theft16.61-66.67%
Possession of weapons16.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29350.50107.14%
Criminal damage and arson6191.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour539.68150.00%
Public order533.0766.67%
Vehicle crime333.07200.00%
Other theft319.84200.00%
Bicycle theft119.840.00%
Robbery16.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14218.24-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson692.59200.00%
Burglary339.68-25.00%
Public order319.84-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour219.84-50.00%
Drugs113.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft16.610.00%
Other theft16.61-50.00%
Other crime16.610.00%
Vehicle crime16.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20271.1481.82%
Public order5132.260.00%
Burglary433.07-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour426.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson226.45-75.00%
Other theft213.23100.00%
Drugs213.230.00%
Vehicle crime113.230.00%
Other crime16.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11205.01-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson872.75100.00%
Burglary752.91250.00%
Drugs246.29100.00%
Possession of weapons113.230.00%
Other crime16.610.00%
Other theft16.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19205.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson4125.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime226.45100.00%
Burglary213.23100.00%
Drugs113.230.00%
Robbery16.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.61-80.00%
Public order16.61-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19257.925.56%
Criminal damage and arson6125.6520.00%
Anti-social behaviour539.68-16.67%
Public order233.070.00%
Other theft213.23-66.67%
Vehicle crime113.230.00%
Other crime16.610.00%
Burglary16.61-80.00%
Robbery16.610.00%
Drugs16.61-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences18297.6028.57%
Anti-social behaviour6119.04100.00%
Other theft639.68100.00%
Burglary539.68-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson533.07400.00%
Drugs233.070.00%
Possession of weapons113.230.00%
Vehicle crime16.610.00%
Other crime16.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14211.6227.27%
Burglary792.590.00%
Other theft346.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour319.84-50.00%
Public order219.84-50.00%
Other crime113.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.61-66.67%
Bicycle theft16.610.00%

In November 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 offences11191.78-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour672.75-14.29%
Public order439.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson326.4550.00%
Other theft219.84100.00%
Possession of weapons113.230.00%
Vehicle crime16.61-50.00%
Other crime16.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14231.46-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour792.59-30.00%
Public order646.29-14.29%
Vehicle crime239.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson213.23-33.33%
Burglary113.23-66.67%
Bicycle theft16.610.00%
Other theft16.61-66.67%
Other crime16.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18317.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10119.040.00%
Public order766.130.00%
Other theft346.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson319.840.00%
Burglary319.840.00%
Robbery119.840.00%
Bicycle theft16.610.00%
Possession of weapons16.610.00%
Vehicle crime16.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
July 202429
June 202414
May 202420
April 202411
March 202419
February 202419
January 202418
December 202314
November 202311
October 202314
September 202318

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
April 20248
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20237
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST4 7AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Penstock Drive
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs2
  • 2. Pretoria Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Hartley Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Humbert Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bullrushes Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Compton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lomas Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Broomfield Place South
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Sefton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Dundee Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ladysmith Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rectory Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Kilndown Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Warwick Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Jubilee Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Milton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Stanhope Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Shearer Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Davis Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Pyenest Street
    Total1
    Drugs1