RAILWAY STREET, ST6 6AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST6 6AG

RAILWAY STREET, ST6 6AG, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.71 per 1,000 population. This ST6 6AG 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 6AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST6 6AG, encompassing approximately 2034 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST6 6AG area, explore the ST6 6AG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (41) incidents (355.56% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (700.00% increase)

ST6 6AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 41
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Tower Square with total crimes: 6

RAILWAY STREET, ST6 6AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4145.71355.56%
Violence and sexual offences1720.1554.55%
Public order168.36700.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.86-70.59%
Robbery32.460.00%
Other theft21.47-33.33%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-60.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1725.0788.89%
Violence and sexual offences118.36-45.00%
Shoplifting95.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.42-16.67%
Other theft32.46-40.00%
Other crime21.470.00%
Public order20.98-81.82%
Burglary10.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2742.2712.50%
Violence and sexual offences2013.27100.00%
Public order119.8357.14%
Anti-social behaviour95.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.4220.00%
Other theft52.95150.00%
Burglary22.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.98-50.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2432.9384.62%
Violence and sexual offences1011.80-52.38%
Anti-social behaviour94.91125.00%
Public order74.4275.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.4466.67%
Vehicle crime42.46300.00%
Burglary21.970.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.49-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2126.050.00%
Shoplifting1310.32-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour46.39-73.33%
Public order41.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.97-25.00%
Burglary21.47-77.78%
Other crime20.980.00%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2143.2590.91%
Shoplifting1810.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour158.8550.00%
Burglary97.37-25.00%
Public order84.4233.33%
Vehicle crime43.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.97-42.86%
Drugs21.970.00%
Other crime20.98-33.33%
Other theft20.98-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.98100.00%
Theft from the person10.980.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1837.8463.64%
Burglary128.8550.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.9010.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.41-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson74.91-56.25%
Public order63.44-33.33%
Other theft52.95-37.50%
Other crime32.46-25.00%
Robbery21.47100.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1641.281500.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.867.69%
Shoplifting116.88-31.25%
Violence and sexual offences105.41-16.67%
Public order94.91125.00%
Burglary84.4214.29%
Other theft83.930.00%
Other crime43.93300.00%
Vehicle crime21.970.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1629.49433.33%
Anti-social behaviour137.86333.33%
Violence and sexual offences126.390.00%
Burglary75.90600.00%
Public order43.44100.00%
Bicycle theft21.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.98-33.33%
Robbery10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.22-14.29%
Other theft65.90200.00%
Shoplifting32.95-66.67%
Vehicle crime31.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.47-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson21.47-77.78%
Public order20.98-75.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Burglary10.49-83.33%

In November 2023, 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 offences1429.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.410.00%
Shoplifting94.420.00%
Public order84.420.00%
Burglary63.930.00%
Other theft22.950.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20242
July 202411
June 20247
May 20244
April 20248
March 20246
February 20249
January 20244
December 20232
November 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 189 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 20249
July 202427
June 202424
May 202413
April 202418
March 202418
February 202411
January 202416
December 20233
November 20239

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 202420
June 202410
May 202421
April 202421
March 202411
February 202410
January 202412
December 202312
November 202314

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202417
July 20249
June 20249
May 20244
April 202415
March 202410
February 202414
January 202413
December 20233
November 202311

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20248
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20249
March 202412
February 20248
January 20247
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 202416
January 20241
December 20232
November 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 6AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total41
    Shoplifting31
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Tower Square
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Farndale Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lascelles Street
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 8. Rathbone Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Huntilee Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Melfont Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Hand Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Railway Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 13. Wardle Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. King William Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Brownhills Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Gallimore Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Scotia Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Williamson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Pinnox Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1