MEIKLEJOHN PLACE, ST6 6RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST6 6RQ

MEIKLEJOHN PLACE, ST6 6RQ, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.91 per 1,000 population. This ST6 6RQ 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 6RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST6 6RQ, encompassing approximately 3480 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST6 6RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Johnson Place with total crimes: 5
  • Biddulph Road with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

MEIKLEJOHN PLACE, ST6 6RQ 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.9171.43%
Criminal damage and arson53.45-28.57%
Shoplifting41.440.00%
Public order31.15-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.8650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson77.76-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences72.0140.00%
Public order52.010.00%
Other crime31.44200.00%
Burglary30.86200.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson87.76166.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.30-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.44300.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-50.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.75-63.16%
Vehicle crime42.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.15-62.50%
Other theft20.860.00%
Public order20.57-33.33%
Burglary10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.2135.71%
Criminal damage and arson85.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3033.33%
Public order31.1550.00%
Other theft20.86-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.57-33.33%
Other crime10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.020.00%
Vehicle crime31.15200.00%
Other theft30.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.860.00%
Burglary30.860.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Shoplifting10.57-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.33-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson44.02100.00%
Shoplifting31.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8650.00%
Public order20.86100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.29-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.62-5.56%
Other theft44.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.150.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-33.33%
Public order10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.765.88%
Criminal damage and arson35.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.760.00%
Other theft54.89150.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-80.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.440.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 20243
May 20248
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
November 20234

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20245
June 20247
May 202419
April 202414
March 202414
February 202417
January 202418
December 202317
November 202317

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Johnson Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Biddulph Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Edge Avenue
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Eccleston Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. John Wallace Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Meiklejohn Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Petersfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Elsby Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Withington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Coppull Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Lowhurst Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Oversley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1