WEST AVENUE, ST4 7EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST4 7EU

WEST AVENUE, ST4 7EU, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.04 per 1,000 population. This ST4 7EU 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 7EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST4 7EU, encompassing approximately 3560 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

ST4 7EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Andrew'S Square with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Oxford Crescent with total crimes: 3

WEST AVENUE, ST4 7EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1514.0415.38%
Public order84.21700.00%
Burglary62.25-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.690.00%
Other theft51.69150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.40100.00%
Vehicle crime31.12200.00%
Shoplifting20.840.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.55-31.58%
Burglary73.65250.00%
Bicycle theft41.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-50.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Other theft20.56-66.67%
Drugs10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.8026.67%
Other theft65.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.69400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.40-50.00%
Public order31.12-50.00%
Burglary20.84-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.247.14%
Anti-social behaviour84.21100.00%
Public order62.25200.00%
Burglary51.69150.00%
Other theft21.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.7155.56%
Anti-social behaviour43.93300.00%
Other theft41.120.00%
Burglary21.12-71.43%
Public order20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-60.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.99-10.00%
Burglary72.53600.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.97600.00%
Vehicle crime51.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.400.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.7711.11%
Other theft32.81-40.00%
Burglary10.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-90.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1010.11900.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.8112.50%
Other theft52.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.40100.00%
Burglary21.12-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.56-50.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.99-27.27%
Burglary72.25-22.22%
Other theft51.97400.00%
Vehicle crime41.4033.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-33.33%
Public order20.56100.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.43-42.11%
Burglary93.0928.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.53200.00%
Vehicle crime30.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-50.00%
Other theft10.28-85.71%
Public order10.28-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.3672.73%
Burglary75.34600.00%
Other theft71.97250.00%
Public order41.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-80.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.090.00%
Public order41.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 202419
June 202415
May 202414
April 20249
March 202410
February 20249
January 20248
December 202311
November 202319
October 202311

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20241
April 20247
March 20241
February 202410
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Andrew'S Square
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Oxford Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stone Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Hallahan Grove
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 6. Knowl Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Dominic Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Gerrard Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Convent Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Yoxall Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Sharman Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Greatbatch Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Lion Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Northcote Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Higson Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Wadham Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Richmond Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Westland Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Balliol Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mount Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Harris Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. West Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Watson Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Quarry Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Wilfred Place
    Total1
    Other theft1