ST6 2BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST6 2BG

ST6 2BG, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.60 per 1,000 population. This ST6 2BG 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 2BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST6 2BG, encompassing approximately 1679 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST6 2BG area, explore the ST6 2BG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST6 2BG 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

ST6 2BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.6011.11%
Criminal damage and arson411.91-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.380.00%
Public order32.38-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.790.00%
Possession of weapons21.190.00%
Burglary21.19-50.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Shoplifting21.19100.00%
Other theft11.19-75.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1824.41-10.00%
Public order510.72-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.98150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.98-20.00%
Burglary42.380.00%
Other theft42.38100.00%
Shoplifting12.38-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2026.7953.85%
Public order811.910.00%
Shoplifting54.76-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.980.00%
Other theft22.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-77.78%
Other crime21.190.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1332.748.33%
Criminal damage and arson97.7450.00%
Public order85.3633.33%
Shoplifting64.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.57-64.29%
Burglary52.98-54.55%
Vehicle crime52.98150.00%
Other theft32.98-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.790.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1438.70133.33%
Violence and sexual offences128.33-42.86%
Burglary117.1437.50%
Criminal damage and arson66.5520.00%
Public order63.5750.00%
Other theft53.570.00%
Robbery32.980.00%
Other crime31.79200.00%
Vehicle crime21.79-50.00%
Shoplifting21.190.00%
Drugs11.19-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2135.12250.00%
Burglary812.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.76-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson53.57400.00%
Other theft52.98150.00%
Vehicle crime42.980.00%
Public order42.380.00%
Shoplifting22.38100.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Bicycle theft11.190.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour719.05-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences64.17-64.71%
Vehicle crime43.57100.00%
Burglary42.380.00%
Public order42.38-50.00%
Other theft22.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.190.00%
Shoplifting11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1727.38-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour810.1214.29%
Public order84.76300.00%
Burglary44.7633.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.38-20.00%
Other theft32.38-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.79-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2031.5542.86%
Anti-social behaviour711.91600.00%
Other theft74.17133.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.1766.67%
Shoplifting32.980.00%
Burglary31.7950.00%
Vehicle crime31.79200.00%
Public order21.79-71.43%
Other crime11.190.00%
Robbery10.60-50.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1419.650.00%
Public order78.3340.00%
Other theft34.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.79-57.14%
Burglary21.790.00%
Robbery21.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-88.89%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.79-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.3328.57%
Criminal damage and arson75.3675.00%
Public order54.1725.00%
Other theft32.980.00%
Shoplifting21.790.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Other crime21.19100.00%
Vehicle crime11.19-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2026.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour711.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.170.00%
Public order42.380.00%
Vehicle crime42.380.00%
Burglary32.380.00%
Shoplifting21.790.00%
Other crime11.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20249
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202418
July 202420
June 202413
May 202412
April 202421
March 20246
February 202417
January 202420
December 202314
November 202314
October 202320

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 202414
April 20246
March 20247
February 20248
January 20247
December 20231
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20248
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20242

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20245
May 202411
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242
November 20232

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
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 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

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 2BG 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. Croft Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 7. Pleasant Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Card Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. Warburton Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hot Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Pitt Street West
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Cross Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cleveland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Owen Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Stroma Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Glendale Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bursley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Stokesay Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Moore Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Exmouth Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Bettany Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1