BARKS DRIVE, ST6 8EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST6 8EX

BARKS DRIVE, ST6 8EX, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.35 per 1,000 population. This ST6 8EX 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 8EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST6 8EX, encompassing approximately 2834 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST6 8EX area, explore the ST6 8EX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ST6 8EX area, visit the ST6 8EX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

ST6 8EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Nicholas Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Borrowdale Road with total crimes: 5
  • Pinfold Avenue with total crimes: 5

BARKS DRIVE, ST6 8EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.35-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour75.64133.33%
Public order42.47300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.41-66.67%
Other theft21.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.4180.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.35350.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.180.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Public order10.71-75.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.7611.11%
Public order43.53-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.11-40.00%
Public order53.1825.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.76-20.00%
Other crime21.410.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.99-48.28%
Anti-social behaviour55.29-28.57%
Public order41.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.41100.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.29-3.33%
Criminal damage and arson810.23166.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.82-22.22%
Public order22.470.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour910.58350.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.180.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.82-46.43%
Public order35.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-60.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other crime10.35-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.7027.27%
Criminal damage and arson69.88200.00%
Public order62.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1225.00%
Other crime31.76200.00%
Other theft21.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.3557.14%
Other theft47.76-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4133.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.41-33.33%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.58-22.22%
Other theft54.94400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0650.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.350.00%
Vehicle crime22.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20249
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
July 202410
June 20249
May 202415
April 202429
March 202430
February 202415
January 202428
December 202322
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
February 20243
January 20246
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20242
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST6 8EX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Nicholas Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Borrowdale Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Pinfold Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hughson Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Burnett Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Barks Drive
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Yarnbrook Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Meere Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tudor Rose Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Triner Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Smithyfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Mallorie Road
    Total1
    Public order1