WATERMILLS CLOSE, ST6 8GD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST6 8GD

WATERMILLS CLOSE, ST6 8GD, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.93 per 1,000 population. This ST6 8GD 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 8GD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST6 8GD, encompassing approximately 2386 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

ST6 8GD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longfellow Close with total crimes: 2
  • Downfield Place with total crimes: 1
  • Newford Crescent with total crimes: 1

WATERMILLS CLOSE, ST6 8GD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.93150.00%
Vehicle crime12.09-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.35200.00%
Vehicle crime21.26100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.84-60.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.61-28.57%
Public order22.090.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.38700.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.35133.33%
Vehicle crime22.930.00%
Shoplifting20.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.35-25.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Burglary10.42-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary47.12300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.260.00%
Bicycle theft11.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.9333.33%
Vehicle crime11.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.93-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson11.260.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.2822.22%
Anti-social behaviour24.61100.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.4528.57%
Other theft23.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-50.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.380.00%
Vehicle crime32.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26-33.33%
Public order20.840.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.930.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 202411
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 8GD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Longfellow Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Downfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Newford Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hollinwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Waverley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Burtree Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1