BIRCHALL AVENUE, ST6 4QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST6 4QD

BIRCHALL AVENUE, ST6 4QD, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.81 per 1,000 population. This ST6 4QD 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 4QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST6 4QD, encompassing approximately 1578 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST6 4QD area, explore the ST6 4QD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

ST6 4QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cartlich Street with total crimes: 17
  • Walley Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Cotton Road with total crimes: 2

BIRCHALL AVENUE, ST6 4QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1322.81-35.00%
Violence and sexual offences88.2414.29%
Public order75.07250.00%
Other theft64.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.80-50.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2025.35122.22%
Violence and sexual offences712.67-56.25%
Other theft64.44200.00%
Public order23.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-60.00%
Theft from the person11.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.08220.00%
Shoplifting910.14800.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.70400.00%
Public order33.170.00%
Other theft21.900.00%
Possession of weapons21.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.24-28.57%
Public order33.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.940.00%
Other theft54.4425.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.53-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.900.00%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour816.47166.67%
Violence and sexual offences75.0775.00%
Other theft44.44300.00%
Shoplifting32.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.900.00%
Burglary11.900.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.53-25.00%
Shoplifting31.900.00%
Burglary11.900.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.97-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.53-50.00%
Public order22.530.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.41300.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.070.00%
Burglary23.170.00%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.17100.00%
Shoplifting11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202420
July 20249
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
February 20242

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202416
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST6 4QD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cartlich Street
    Total17
    Other theft6
    Shoplifting6
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Walley Drive
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cotton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Sneyd Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shelford Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Reginald Mitchell Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Andrew Mulligan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Marldon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1