SMITHYFIELD ROAD, ST6 8JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST6 8JT

SMITHYFIELD ROAD, ST6 8JT, Stoke-on-Trent has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.37 per 1,000 population. This ST6 8JT 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 8JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST6 8JT, encompassing approximately 3051 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST6 8JT area, explore the ST6 8JT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

ST6 8JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hollowood Place with total crimes: 9
  • St Nicholas Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Silver Street with total crimes: 5

SMITHYFIELD ROAD, ST6 8JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.375.56%
Anti-social behaviour186.2363.64%
Criminal damage and arson55.90-16.67%
Public order51.640.00%
Shoplifting21.640.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.4212.50%
Anti-social behaviour115.90450.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.60200.00%
Shoplifting21.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.1623.08%
Public order55.2425.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64100.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-81.82%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Other crime10.33-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.80-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour114.2637.50%
Public order43.60-42.86%
Other crime31.310.00%
Other theft10.98-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-87.50%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.06-38.71%
Anti-social behaviour86.23-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson82.62-11.11%
Public order72.6275.00%
Other theft32.29200.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.963.33%
Anti-social behaviour1410.1640.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.5980.00%
Public order42.95300.00%
Other crime31.3150.00%
Vehicle crime20.98100.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour109.83150.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.2825.00%
Shoplifting21.640.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Public order10.33-75.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.75-11.76%
Public order49.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.31-50.00%
Robbery21.310.00%
Other crime10.66-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3420.6413.33%
Anti-social behaviour811.14-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson42.620.00%
Other crime41.31300.00%
Public order41.310.00%
Burglary31.310.00%
Other theft20.98-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.0176.47%
Anti-social behaviour119.8322.22%
Public order43.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.310.00%
Other theft31.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Drugs10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.78-34.62%
Anti-social behaviour95.57-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.95300.00%
Public order31.31200.00%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Other theft30.9850.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.520.00%
Vehicle crime33.280.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
July 20242
June 202411
May 20248
April 202414
March 202410
February 20244
January 20248
December 202311
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
July 202416
June 202413
May 202419
April 202431
March 202430
February 202430
January 202434
December 202330
November 202317
October 202326

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20248
April 20249
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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 8JT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hollowood Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. St Nicholas Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Silver Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Pinfold Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Thursfield Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Hughson Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Burnett Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Barks Drive
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bew Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Yarnbrook Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hinchco Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Triner Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Smithyfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Mallorie Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Drakeford Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Flatts Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1