WILKS STREET, ST6 6BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST6 6BY

WILKS STREET, ST6 6BY, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 103 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.00 per 1,000 population. This ST6 6BY 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 6BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST6 6BY, encompassing approximately 4478 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (825.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)

ST6 6BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 39
  • Tower Square with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

WILKS STREET, ST6 6BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3723.00825.00%
Violence and sexual offences218.265.00%
Public order154.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2325.00%
Burglary51.1266.67%
Other theft31.12200.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Robbery20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.27-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour54.47-28.57%
Public order51.12-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson41.12-63.64%
Shoplifting40.89-84.62%
Burglary30.89-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Other theft10.22-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2620.9913.04%
Violence and sexual offences215.8110.53%
Public order134.69116.67%
Criminal damage and arson112.9057.14%
Anti-social behaviour72.46-22.22%
Other theft51.560.00%
Burglary41.1233.33%
Robbery20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2318.09109.09%
Violence and sexual offences195.14-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour94.24-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.0140.00%
Public order61.56-25.00%
Other theft51.3466.67%
Vehicle crime51.12400.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.63-38.10%
Shoplifting115.81-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour102.46-41.18%
Public order82.23-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson51.79-50.00%
Other theft31.12-50.00%
Burglary30.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.67-75.00%
Drugs10.22-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4227.69180.00%
Anti-social behaviour179.3830.77%
Shoplifting143.807.69%
Public order133.1385.71%
Criminal damage and arson102.90-23.08%
Other theft62.2320.00%
Burglary61.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.34-37.50%
Drugs41.1233.33%
Possession of weapons40.890.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.54-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour133.3562.50%
Criminal damage and arson132.90-35.00%
Shoplifting132.9044.44%
Burglary122.9033.33%
Vehicle crime82.6814.29%
Public order71.79-30.00%
Other theft51.56400.00%
Drugs31.12-40.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson2020.101900.00%
Violence and sexual offences194.4718.75%
Public order104.24233.33%
Burglary92.2312.50%
Shoplifting92.01-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour82.01-20.00%
Vehicle crime71.7975.00%
Drugs51.56150.00%
Other theft11.12-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.63-30.43%
Shoplifting143.57600.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.130.00%
Burglary82.23100.00%
Vehicle crime41.79-20.00%
Other crime40.8933.33%
Public order30.8950.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.51-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour105.14-16.67%
Vehicle crime52.230.00%
Burglary41.12-33.33%
Other crime30.8950.00%
Other theft30.67-25.00%
Public order20.67-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-81.82%
Shoplifting20.45-60.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.680.00%
Public order92.460.00%
Burglary62.010.00%
Shoplifting51.340.00%
Other theft41.120.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20247
June 20249
May 202410
April 202417
March 202413
February 20248
January 202410
December 202310
November 202312

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 202411
June 20247
May 20245
April 202410
March 202413
February 202420
January 20241
December 20232
November 202311

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202420
July 202421
June 202419
May 202426
April 202442
March 202415
February 202419
January 202416
December 202323
November 202324

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 202412
February 20249
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
July 202413
June 20246
May 20248
April 202413
March 20247
February 202410
January 20243
December 20232
November 20239

A total of 158 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 20244
July 202426
June 202423
May 202411
April 202414
March 202413
February 20249
January 202414
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 3 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
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20248
February 20247
January 20244
December 20235

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
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST6 6BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total39
    Shoplifting31
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Robbery1
  • 2. Tower Square
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Victoria Park Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Madison Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 7. Hose Street
    Total4
    Public order3
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Phoenix Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Haymarket
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 10. Farndale Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. New Hayes Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. The Boulevard
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Rathbone Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. St Chads Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Roundwell Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Madeley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Furlong Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Greengates Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kenworthy Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 20. Salisbury Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cope'S Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Machin Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Wardle Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. King William Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. May Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Queen'S Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Oldcourt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Athelstan Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Grosvenor Place
    Total1
    Burglary1