ST6 3BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST6 3BG

ST6 3BG, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.29 per 1,000 population. This ST6 3BG 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 3BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST6 3BG, encompassing approximately 2333 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST6 3BG area, explore the ST6 3BG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ST6 3BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swan Square with total crimes: 8
  • Holecroft Street with total crimes: 3
  • Wedgwood Street with total crimes: 3

ST6 3BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.29-22.73%
Public order57.29150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.14-33.33%
Burglary31.71-57.14%
Other theft31.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-71.43%
Theft from the person20.860.00%
Shoplifting20.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.72-15.38%
Burglary79.43600.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.0016.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.00200.00%
Other theft62.57200.00%
Shoplifting22.57-77.78%
Public order20.86-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.86-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2624.86100.00%
Shoplifting911.14-10.00%
Public order73.8640.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.00-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.57-66.67%
Other theft20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-60.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-80.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.57-45.83%
Shoplifting105.57233.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.29-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson63.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime52.570.00%
Burglary52.14-54.55%
Public order52.1425.00%
Other theft22.14100.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2430.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson1210.2933.33%
Burglary115.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.7110.00%
Public order44.71-20.00%
Shoplifting31.71-25.00%
Other crime31.2950.00%
Robbery21.29100.00%
Other theft10.86-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2432.15166.67%
Burglary1110.29175.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.7166.67%
Criminal damage and arson94.2950.00%
Public order53.8625.00%
Shoplifting42.14100.00%
Other theft41.71300.00%
Vehicle crime21.71-33.33%
Drugs20.86100.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.72-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.57-25.00%
Burglary42.570.00%
Public order41.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons31.710.00%
Vehicle crime31.29-66.67%
Shoplifting21.290.00%
Other theft10.86-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.14-16.67%
Vehicle crime98.57350.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.8614.29%
Public order83.4333.33%
Burglary43.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.71-60.00%
Other theft20.86-60.00%
Robbery10.860.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.7226.32%
Anti-social behaviour710.2975.00%
Public order63.0020.00%
Shoplifting52.57150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.14150.00%
Other theft52.14150.00%
Burglary42.14100.00%
Vehicle crime21.71-50.00%
Robbery10.86-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.435.56%
Public order58.1466.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.14-55.56%
Vehicle crime41.71100.00%
Other theft21.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Robbery20.860.00%
Shoplifting20.86-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1819.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.710.00%
Other theft43.860.00%
Shoplifting31.710.00%
Public order31.290.00%
Drugs21.290.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202422
July 202426
June 202413
May 202424
April 202424
March 20249
February 202420
January 202424
December 202319
November 202318

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 202412
April 20249
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
December 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20249
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 202411
April 202410
March 20246
February 20248
January 20247
December 20234
November 20239

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20241
June 20245
May 202411
April 202411
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
November 20232

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20249
June 202410
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST6 3BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Swan Square
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Holecroft Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Wedgwood Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Market Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chapel Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Furlong Passage
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Croft Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 8. Supreme Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Dain Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Pleasant Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Card Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 13. Pitt Street West
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Cross Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cleveland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. New Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Pack Horse Lane
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. William Clowes Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Alderley Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Blake Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Candy Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Angels Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Stroma Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Glendale Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1