SYLVESTER STREET, ST6 2AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST6 2AY

SYLVESTER STREET, ST6 2AY, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.81 per 1,000 population. This ST6 2AY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST6 postcode area, which has experienced 784 crimes and a crime rate of 11.67 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST6 2AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST6 2AY, encompassing approximately 1470 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST6 2AY area, explore the ST6 2AY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST6 2AY area, visit the ST6 2AY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

ST6 2AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swan Square with total crimes: 8
  • Hobson Street with total crimes: 4
  • Moorland Road with total crimes: 3

SYLVESTER STREET, ST6 2AY 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.81-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson49.5233.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.72200.00%
Public order32.040.00%
Possession of weapons22.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Drugs21.360.00%
Shoplifting21.36100.00%
Burglary11.36-50.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

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 offences1518.377.14%
Public order310.20-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson32.0450.00%
Burglary22.040.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.36-50.00%
Shoplifting10.68-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.8155.56%
Public order79.520.00%
Shoplifting54.76-16.67%
Other theft23.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.36-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36-80.00%
Other crime21.36100.00%
Possession of weapons11.360.00%

In June 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 arson1034.69100.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.80-35.71%
Public order76.1216.67%
Shoplifting64.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.08-54.55%
Burglary53.40-44.44%
Vehicle crime43.40100.00%
Other theft32.72-57.14%
Possession of weapons12.040.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1440.82-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour119.5222.22%
Burglary97.4812.50%
Other theft76.12133.33%
Public order64.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.080.00%
Robbery33.400.00%
Vehicle crime22.04-33.33%
Shoplifting21.360.00%
Drugs11.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1836.73125.00%
Anti-social behaviour912.240.00%
Burglary86.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.44400.00%
Other theft33.4050.00%
Vehicle crime32.04-25.00%
Public order32.0450.00%
Shoplifting22.04100.00%
Bicycle theft11.36-50.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour923.1328.57%
Violence and sexual offences86.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime45.440.00%
Burglary42.7233.33%
Bicycle theft22.720.00%
Other theft21.36100.00%
Public order21.36-71.43%
Shoplifting11.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1223.13-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour78.160.00%
Public order74.76250.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.76-20.00%
Burglary32.72-25.00%
Other theft12.04-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1834.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour712.24250.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.76400.00%
Other theft43.40100.00%
Burglary42.72300.00%
Vehicle crime32.72200.00%
Shoplifting32.040.00%
Robbery22.040.00%
Public order21.36-50.00%
Other crime11.360.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.019.09%
Public order48.160.00%
Other theft22.72-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.36-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-85.71%
Drugs10.68-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1127.89-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour87.4814.29%
Criminal damage and arson75.4475.00%
Public order44.760.00%
Other theft32.720.00%
Vehicle crime22.04-50.00%
Shoplifting21.360.00%
Drugs21.360.00%
Other crime21.36100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1929.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour712.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.760.00%
Public order42.720.00%
Vehicle crime42.720.00%
Burglary22.720.00%
Shoplifting21.360.00%
Other crime11.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
July 202414
June 20249
May 202414
April 202418
March 20248
February 202412
January 202418
December 202312
November 202311
October 202319

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 202411
April 20249
March 20249
February 20247
January 20247
December 20232
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20245
May 20249
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
January 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST6 2AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Swan Square
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Hobson Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Moorland Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Holecroft Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Chapel Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Port Vale Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Card Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Hot Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Pitt Street West
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Cross Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cleveland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Owen Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Glendale Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Exmouth Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Bettany Road
    Total1
    Drugs1