SANDY ROAD, ST6 5LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST6 5LW

SANDY ROAD, ST6 5LW, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.25 per 1,000 population. This ST6 5LW 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 5LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST6 5LW, encompassing approximately 2716 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST6 5LW area, explore the ST6 5LW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST6 5LW area, visit the ST6 5LW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

ST6 5LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walley Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Ancaster Street with total crimes: 5
  • Maureen Avenue with total crimes: 4

SANDY ROAD, ST6 5LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.2571.43%
Shoplifting64.42-25.00%
Public order62.2120.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.210.00%
Other crime31.100.00%
Other theft21.10-33.33%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.94-56.25%
Public order52.5825.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.84-20.00%
Other theft31.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-50.00%
Theft from the person11.100.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.7860.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.21400.00%
Public order41.840.00%
Robbery11.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.9925.00%
Other theft33.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-66.67%
Other crime10.740.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.83-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour62.94-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.21200.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%
Burglary10.37-75.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1515.09200.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.5257.14%
Burglary44.050.00%
Public order31.47200.00%
Possession of weapons21.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Shoplifting20.74100.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5216.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.58150.00%
Public order11.840.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.42-64.71%
Anti-social behaviour22.21-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.78112.50%
Anti-social behaviour76.26250.00%
Other theft32.5850.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.1014.29%
Vehicle crime32.94200.00%
Public order31.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.580.00%
Public order21.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 202415
March 20245
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241

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 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 202416
June 202410
May 20248
April 202411
March 20247
February 20246
January 202417
December 20238
November 20237

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
April 20243
March 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST6 5LW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Walley Drive
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ancaster Street
    Total5
    Public order3
    Other crime2
  • 3. Maureen Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Henshall Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Newark Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Park Farm View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bosley Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Shelford Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Willoughby Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Marldon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wignall Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Ridge Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Fernilee Close
    Total1
    Other theft1