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 March 2025 are around 3,034 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stoke-on-Trent crime rate of 11.74 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1108) incidents (23.39% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (575) incidents (65.23% increase)
  • Public order: (263) incidents (36.98% increase)
Stoke-on-Trent Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Huntbach Street with total crimes: 21

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 (359 crimes), and the safest, Blurton East (15 crimes), is 344 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Stoke-on-Trent.

Similarly, the area of Hanley & Etruria (373 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Trentham East (13 crimes), with a difference of 360 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Stoke-on-Trent.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Joiner's Square359
Bentilee and Ubberley160
Birches Head and Central Forest Park154
Penkhull and Stoke147
Baddeley, Milton and Norton141

Safest Wards:

Dresden and Florence38
Meir Park34
Weston Coyney27
Meir Hay18
Blurton East15

Most Dangerous Areas:

Hanley & Etruria373
Longton West & Sandford Hill227
Shelton & Joiner's Square183
Bentilee & Ubberley143
Longport & Burslem Park138

Safest Areas:

Weston Coyney39
Dresden37
Hanford & Trentham West31
Longton East21
Trentham East13

Stoke-on-Trent Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2132 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (994 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2774 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 277.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 546 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025263
February 2025192
January 2025195
December 2024196
November 2024222
October 2024246
September 2024299
August 2024271
July 2024344
June 2024546

A total of 347 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202520
January 202532
December 202428
November 202427
October 202439
September 202435
August 202433
July 202440
June 202464

A total of 108 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20257
December 20249
November 202415
October 202411
September 202420
August 202413
July 202411
June 202414

A total of 11871 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1187.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2132 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251108
February 2025898
January 20251008
December 20241077
November 20241041
October 20241100
September 20241167
August 20241096
July 20241244
June 20242132

A total of 4749 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 474.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 994 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025575
February 2025348
January 2025334
December 2024355
November 2024382
October 2024459
September 2024393
August 2024416
July 2024493
June 2024994

A total of 2829 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 282.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 568 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025255
February 2025184
January 2025236
December 2024231
November 2024232
October 2024257
September 2024274
August 2024292
July 2024300
June 2024568

A total of 729 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 72.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025100
February 202572
January 202596
December 202499
November 202457
October 202469
September 202444
August 202457
July 202449
June 202486

A total of 1971 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 197.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 370 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025161
February 2025139
January 2025143
December 2024167
November 2024160
October 2024190
September 2024207
August 2024185
July 2024249
June 2024370

A total of 1192 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 119.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 244 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202596
February 202582
January 202582
December 202487
November 202493
October 2024119
September 2024115
August 2024148
July 2024126
June 2024244

A total of 213 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20257
January 202511
December 202411
November 202420
October 202416
September 202423
August 202427
July 202432
June 202450

A total of 1397 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 139.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 360 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025108
February 202594
January 2025100
December 202485
November 2024102
October 2024157
September 2024112
August 2024136
July 2024143
June 2024360

A total of 642 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 64.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202573
February 202557
January 202552
December 202449
November 202458
October 202463
September 202462
August 202462
July 202458
June 2024108

A total of 445 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202543
January 202529
December 202432
November 202431
October 202446
September 202441
August 202445
July 202443
June 202498

A total of 2428 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 242.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 408 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025210
February 2025182
January 2025197
December 2024197
November 2024200
October 2024224
September 2024281
August 2024244
July 2024285
June 2024408

High Crime Locations Stoke-on-Trent in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting3
Public order3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order2
3. Huntbach Street (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order4
Theft from the person1
4. Railway Passage (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs4
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Robbery1
5. Ludlow Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime3
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Stafford Lane (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting4
Public order4
Possession of weapons1

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