HARTSHILL ROAD, ST4 7QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST4 7QU

HARTSHILL ROAD, ST4 7QU, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.86 per 1,000 population. This ST4 7QU 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 7QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST4 7QU, encompassing approximately 3326 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST4 7QU area, explore the ST4 7QU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST4 7QU area, visit the ST4 7QU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-13.89% decrease)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)

ST4 7QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • St Andrew'S Square with total crimes: 7

HARTSHILL ROAD, ST4 7QU 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 Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3131.86-13.89%
Other theft139.32160.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.918.33%
Shoplifting113.9110.00%
Public order93.31-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson92.71350.00%
Burglary82.71100.00%
Other crime32.4050.00%
Robbery20.900.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.60-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3628.86-14.29%
Public order1310.82-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour123.91-14.29%
Shoplifting103.61-33.33%
Other theft53.01-28.57%
Burglary41.500.00%
Vehicle crime31.2050.00%
Possession of weapons30.9050.00%
Bicycle theft30.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-83.33%
Robbery20.60100.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4235.7731.25%
Public order1712.6313.33%
Shoplifting155.11-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour144.51-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson124.21140.00%
Other theft73.6175.00%
Burglary42.10-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.20-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.60-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.60-33.33%
Robbery10.600.00%
Drugs10.30-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3235.7714.29%
Anti-social behaviour229.62-18.52%
Shoplifting166.6177.78%
Public order154.817.14%
Burglary74.51250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.10-28.57%
Other crime41.50100.00%
Other theft41.20-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.2050.00%
Bicycle theft30.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.90-50.00%
Drugs30.90200.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2832.4627.27%
Anti-social behaviour278.4258.82%
Public order148.12100.00%
Shoplifting94.21-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson72.71-22.22%
Vehicle crime62.1050.00%
Other theft51.8025.00%
Bicycle theft41.500.00%
Possession of weapons21.200.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Burglary20.60-80.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Drugs10.30-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2229.464.76%
Anti-social behaviour176.610.00%
Shoplifting165.11-54.29%
Burglary104.8142.86%
Criminal damage and arson93.0150.00%
Public order72.7140.00%
Drugs52.1066.67%
Vehicle crime41.50-33.33%
Other theft41.20-20.00%
Robbery21.200.00%
Possession of weapons20.60-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3533.97105.88%
Violence and sexual offences2110.52-34.38%
Anti-social behaviour176.3141.67%
Burglary75.1175.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.10-53.85%
Possession of weapons61.80500.00%
Vehicle crime61.80500.00%
Public order51.80-61.54%
Other theft51.5025.00%
Drugs31.5050.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3230.0614.29%
Shoplifting179.6288.89%
Public order135.11333.33%
Criminal damage and arson133.91-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour123.9171.43%
Other theft43.610.00%
Burglary41.20-80.95%
Drugs21.20100.00%
Bicycle theft10.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2830.0616.67%
Burglary218.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson166.31300.00%
Shoplifting94.81-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour72.71-68.18%
Vehicle crime72.10600.00%
Other theft42.100.00%
Public order31.20-62.50%
Robbery20.90100.00%
Bicycle theft20.60-33.33%
Drugs10.60-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2430.66-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour227.2146.67%
Shoplifting146.61250.00%
Burglary144.21-17.65%
Public order84.2114.29%
Possession of weapons52.40400.00%
Other theft41.50-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.20-63.64%
Bicycle theft31.20-25.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3432.1621.43%
Burglary1710.22142.86%
Anti-social behaviour155.11-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson114.510.00%
Other theft93.3128.57%
Public order72.7116.67%
Shoplifting42.10-77.78%
Bicycle theft41.20-33.33%
Drugs21.200.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2832.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour198.42-5.00%
Shoplifting185.7120.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.4122.22%
Other theft73.31-12.50%
Burglary72.10-36.36%
Public order62.10-33.33%
Bicycle theft61.8050.00%
Vehicle crime41.8033.33%
Other crime11.20-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2833.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour208.420.00%
Shoplifting156.010.00%
Burglary114.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.310.00%
Public order92.710.00%
Other theft82.710.00%
Bicycle theft42.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.200.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 217 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202414
June 202422
May 202427
April 202417
March 202417
February 202412
January 20247
December 202322
November 202315
October 202319
September 202320

A total of 116 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 202410
March 20247
February 20244
January 202421
December 202314
November 202317
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 126 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202417
June 202415
May 202414
April 20247
March 20245
February 202413
January 20243
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 189 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202415
June 202416
May 20249
April 202416
March 202435
February 202417
January 20249
December 202314
November 20234
October 202318
September 202315

A total of 386 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202436
July 202442
June 202432
May 202428
April 202422
March 202421
February 202432
January 202428
December 202324
November 202334
October 202328
September 202328

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 202412
June 20245
May 20247
April 20249
March 20246
February 202413
January 202416
December 20234
November 202311
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. St Andrew'S Square
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Campbell Place
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Trade Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Geen Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. South Wolfe Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Vale Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 9. Epworth Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
  • 10. Brook Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Oxford Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lovatt Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stone Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Knowl Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Lonsdale Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Spark Terrace
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Hornby Row
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Charlton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Liverpool Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Dominic Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Gerrard Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Shelton Old Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Copeland Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Lion Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Pump Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Registry Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Rebecca Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Northcote Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Higson Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Floyd Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1