Crime Rate in Stoke: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stoke

The total recorded crimes in Stoke, Plymouth, UK in March 2025 are around 145 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stoke crime rate of 2.43 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Stoke, encompassing approximately 59,761 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (26.92% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
Stoke Crime Hotspots

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

  • Monroe Gardens with total crimes: 9
  • Maker View with total crimes: 7
  • Wake Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Stoke?

To understand the safety of Stoke, we need to analyze Stoke crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Plymouth:

    • In 2024, Stoke reported a higher crime volume than the Plymouth average, with 2,183 crimes compared to 1,543. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stoke witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Stoke experienced a greater number of crimes than the Plymouth average, with 56 crimes compared to 8. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stoke witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 12 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Plymouth, Stoke has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Stoke Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Stoke has recorded 145 crimes with crime rate of 2.43 ranking 4th out of 19 in the Plymouth, UK

In 2024, the total Stoke crimes were 2,183. The crime rate of Stoke in 2024 was 36.53 (year) or 3.04 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Plymouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stoke were around 56 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.18 (year) or 1.02 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Plymouth.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Plymouth)CrimesRank (Plymouth)CrimesRank (Plymouth)
St Peter and the Waterfront613 17,858 126 2
Devonport218 22,719 24 4
Drake132 61,348 84 3
Sutton and Mount Gould205 32,029 4NA NA
Plympton St Mary49 18610 173 5
Efford and Lipson126 71,575 51 11
Honicknowle142 51,554 6NA NA
St Budeaux110 91,467 72 6
Peverell61 17924 132 7
Southway70 14820 142 8
Moor View113 81,298 101 13
Budshead109 101,308 92 9
Plympton Chaddlewood27 19349 201 10
Compton95 111,223 11NA NA
Ham83 131,191 121 12
Plymstock Radford86 12784 15NA NA
Eggbuckland63 15667 16NA NA
Plymstock Dunstone62 16486 18NA NA
Plympton Erle25 20461 19NA NA

Stoke Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (66 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (79 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 54 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (84 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 77 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (158 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 892 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202566
February 202552
January 202579
December 202466
November 202468
October 202460
September 202469
August 202484
July 202477
June 2024158
May 202453
April 202460

A total of 337 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202523
January 202518
December 202423
November 202418
October 202420
September 202434
August 202442
July 202439
June 202448
May 202430
April 202426

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 288 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20259
January 202518
December 202454
November 202416
October 202424
September 202416
August 202410
July 202429
June 202448
May 202424
April 202422

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202510
January 202512
December 202414
November 20243
October 202416
September 202414
August 202416
July 202411
June 202418
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 180 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20258
January 202511
December 202415
November 20245
October 202419
September 202415
August 202422
July 202418
June 202436
May 202412
April 20246

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20256
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 155 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 202513
December 20247
November 20249
October 202413
September 202412
August 202420
July 202413
June 202424
May 202413
April 202422

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20257
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241
July 202410
June 202414
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20258
December 202412
November 20249
October 202411
September 202412
August 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 202411
April 202410

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Stoke in March 2025

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

1. Monroe Gardens (Map)
Total9
Other crime3
Public order3
Shoplifting3
2. Maker View (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
3. Wake Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Earls Acre (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Whittington Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson6
6. Amherst Road Lane East (Map)
Total6
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Seaton Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
10. Hotham Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1

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