UNICORN PLACE, ST6 6LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST6 6LX

UNICORN PLACE, ST6 6LX, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.15 per 1,000 population. This ST6 6LX 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 6LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST6 6LX, encompassing approximately 2925 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-65.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

ST6 6LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Park Road with total crimes: 5
  • Gowan Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Stross Avenue with total crimes: 2

UNICORN PLACE, ST6 6LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.15-65.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.3933.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.37-33.33%
Public order20.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.2533.33%
Anti-social behaviour36.84-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-50.00%
Public order21.03-33.33%
Other crime10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.94-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson65.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.05-42.86%
Public order31.37-25.00%
Other theft11.03-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In June 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 offences1710.6021.43%
Anti-social behaviour75.81600.00%
Public order42.39-20.00%
Other theft31.3750.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.25133.33%
Public order54.79150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7150.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.05200.00%
Public order21.03-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.8112.50%
Public order33.080.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.49-46.67%
Public order32.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-50.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.2587.50%
Vehicle crime45.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-66.67%
Other crime20.680.00%
Drugs20.68100.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences87.18-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.52-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour44.1033.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.868.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.44-66.67%
Public order21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.100.00%
Other crime23.080.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202420
July 202415
June 202417
May 202414
April 20246
March 20249
February 20248
January 202415
December 20238
November 202312
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Victoria Park Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Gowan Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Stross Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Unicorn Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Walker Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Little Chell Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Naylor Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Limeheath Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Furlong Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hailsham Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1