KNOWLE STREET, ST4 7RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST4 7RU

KNOWLE STREET, ST4 7RU, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.38 per 1,000 population. This ST4 7RU 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 7RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST4 7RU, encompassing approximately 3191 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)

ST4 7RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Andrew'S Square with total crimes: 7
  • Trade Street with total crimes: 6
  • Geen Street with total crimes: 6

KNOWLE STREET, ST4 7RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3025.3811.11%
Other theft119.40120.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.45900.00%
Public order103.13233.33%
Burglary73.1340.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.19-60.00%
Vehicle crime31.250.00%
Other crime20.94100.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.99-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour108.460.00%
Burglary53.1366.67%
Other theft51.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.57300.00%
Possession of weapons31.2550.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Public order30.94-57.14%
Robbery20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-87.50%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2922.5638.10%
Other theft109.0966.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.13-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.13166.67%
Public order72.51-22.22%
Burglary32.19-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.94100.00%
Shoplifting10.63-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.93-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.589.09%
Public order93.7650.00%
Burglary72.82250.00%
Other theft62.1920.00%
Shoplifting31.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Drugs30.94200.00%
Other crime20.94-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.63-50.00%
Theft from the person10.63-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.9966.67%
Anti-social behaviour117.8383.33%
Public order63.450.00%
Other theft51.8825.00%
Vehicle crime41.5733.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.25-62.50%
Other crime30.940.00%
Theft from the person20.940.00%
Burglary20.63-77.78%
Robbery20.63100.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.31-66.67%
Drugs10.31-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.177.14%
Burglary94.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.51-14.29%
Public order61.88200.00%
Other theft41.880.00%
Shoplifting31.250.00%
Vehicle crime30.94-25.00%
Drugs30.94-40.00%
Robbery10.940.00%

In March 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 offences1415.04-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour74.390.00%
Drugs52.1966.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.57-63.64%
Other theft41.25-55.56%
Vehicle crime41.25100.00%
Possession of weapons41.250.00%
Burglary31.25-40.00%
Public order20.94-75.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.37-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson115.6437.50%
Other theft93.4528.57%
Public order82.82166.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.5116.67%
Burglary52.19-70.59%
Drugs31.5750.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-71.43%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2123.1975.00%
Burglary176.5854.55%
Criminal damage and arson85.33300.00%
Vehicle crime72.51250.00%
Other theft72.19133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.19-25.00%
Public order31.88-25.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.73-50.00%
Burglary113.76-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour83.4533.33%
Public order42.5133.33%
Other theft31.25-72.73%
Possession of weapons30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.63100.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.560.00%
Burglary137.520.00%
Other theft114.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.510.00%
Public order31.880.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
July 20248
June 20243
May 20243
April 20248
March 20244
February 202411
January 20248
December 20232
November 20238

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20247
June 20249
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202427
July 202429
June 202421
May 202425
April 202415
March 202414
February 202418
January 202421
December 202312
November 202324

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 202410
June 202412
May 202411
April 20246
March 20247
February 20247
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 202410
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20249
January 20247
December 20233
November 202311

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20249
March 20243
February 20245
January 202417
December 202311
November 202313

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
December 20233

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST4 7RU 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. Trade Street
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Geen Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Vale Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 6. Epworth Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Oxford Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lovatt Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hallahan Grove
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 11. Knowl Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Hornby Row
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Charlton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Liverpool Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Dominic Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Gerrard Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Shelton Old Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Convent Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Queen Anne Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Copeland Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Pump Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Registry Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Rebecca Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Northcote Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Higson Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Floyd Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Wadham Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Richmond Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Westland Street
    Total1
    Other theft1