Crime Rate in Stoke-on-Trent: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stoke-on-Trent

The total recorded crimes in Stoke-on-Trent, UK in May 2025 are around 3,107 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stoke-on-Trent crime rate of 12.03 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-on-Trent, encompassing approximately 258,369 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1106) incidents (-2.30% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (678) incidents (16.90% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (255) incidents (-3.77% decrease)
Stoke-on-Trent Crime Hotspots

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

  • Huntbach Street with total crimes: 27
  • Seymour Street with total crimes: 15
  • Foley Street with total crimes: 15

Stoke-on-Trent Police Info:

Staffordshire Police

Stoke-on-Trent Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Joiner's Square (326 crimes), and the safest, Meir Hay (14 crimes), is 312 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Stoke-on-Trent.

Similarly, the area of Hanley & Etruria (372 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Longton East (17 crimes), with a difference of 355 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Stoke-on-Trent.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Joiner's Square326
Penkhull and Stoke191
Birches Head and Central Forest Park175
Bentilee and Ubberley154
Broadway and Longton East141

Safest Wards:

Eaton Park35
Meir Park25
Lightwood North and Normacot20
Weston Coyney15
Meir Hay14

Most Dangerous Areas:

Hanley & Etruria372
Longton West & Sandford Hill260
Boothen & Penkhull188
Shelton & Joiner's Square163
Fenton160

Safest Areas:

Meir Park35
Weston Coyney27
Hanford & Trentham West24
Trentham East17
Longton East17

Stoke-on-Trent Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1106 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (678 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1132 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (580 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1108 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (575 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 898 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 348 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1008 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (334 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1077 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 355 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1041 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (382 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1100 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (459 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1167 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (393 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1096 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (416 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1244 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 493 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11977 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1088.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1244 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251106
April 20251132
March 20251108
February 2025898
January 20251008
December 20241077
November 20241041
October 20241100
September 20241167
August 20241096
July 20241244

A total of 377 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202548
March 202529
February 202520
January 202532
December 202428
November 202427
October 202439
September 202435
August 202433
July 202440

A total of 1876 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 170.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 249 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025138
April 2025137
March 2025161
February 2025139
January 2025143
December 2024167
November 2024160
October 2024190
September 2024207
August 2024185
July 2024249

A total of 2450 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 222.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 285 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025198
April 2025232
March 2025210
February 2025182
January 2025197
December 2024197
November 2024200
October 2024224
September 2024281
August 2024244
July 2024285

A total of 810 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 73.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202563
April 2025104
March 2025100
February 202572
January 202596
December 202499
November 202457
October 202469
September 202444
August 202457
July 202449

A total of 1218 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 110.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025129
April 2025141
March 202596
February 202582
January 202582
December 202487
November 202493
October 2024119
September 2024115
August 2024148
July 2024126

A total of 2781 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 252.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 300 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025255
April 2025265
March 2025255
February 2025184
January 2025236
December 2024231
November 2024232
October 2024257
September 2024274
August 2024292
July 2024300

A total of 423 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202537
March 202537
February 202543
January 202529
December 202432
November 202431
October 202446
September 202441
August 202445
July 202443

A total of 204 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202518
March 202516
February 20257
January 202511
December 202411
November 202420
October 202416
September 202423
August 202427
July 202432

A total of 109 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20253
February 20255
January 20257
December 20249
November 202415
October 202411
September 202420
August 202413
July 202411

A total of 2704 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 245.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 344 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025244
April 2025232
March 2025263
February 2025192
January 2025195
December 2024196
November 2024222
October 2024246
September 2024299
August 2024271
July 2024344

A total of 5013 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 455.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 678 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025678
April 2025580
March 2025575
February 2025348
January 2025334
December 2024355
November 2024382
October 2024459
September 2024393
August 2024416
July 2024493

A total of 1241 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 112.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 157 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025114
April 202590
March 2025108
February 202594
January 2025100
December 202485
November 2024102
October 2024157
September 2024112
August 2024136
July 2024143

A total of 671 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202567
April 202570
March 202573
February 202557
January 202552
December 202449
November 202458
October 202463
September 202462
August 202462
July 202458

High Crime Locations Stoke-on-Trent in May 2025

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

1. Huntbach Street (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting25
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Seymour Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft3
3. Foley Street (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour15
4. Sydenham Place (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences14
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
Bicycle theft1
6. Hospital (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences11
Bicycle theft2

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