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 July 2025 are around 3,458 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stoke-on-Trent crime rate of 13.38 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1196) incidents (-1.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (681) incidents (4.29% increase)
  • Public order: (323) incidents (12.54% increase)
Stoke-on-Trent Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 32
  • Huntbach Street with total crimes: 22
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 20

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 (398 crimes), and the safest, Weston Coyney (16 crimes), is 382 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Stoke-on-Trent.

Similarly, the area of Hanley & Etruria (438 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Trentham East (24 crimes), with a difference of 414 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Stoke-on-Trent.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Joiner's Square398
Penkhull and Stoke211
Birches Head and Central Forest Park186
Etruria and Hanley175
Bentilee and Ubberley148

Safest Wards:

Lightwood North and Normacot38
Meir Park34
Meir Hay23
Blurton East20
Weston Coyney16

Most Dangerous Areas:

Hanley & Etruria438
Longton West & Sandford Hill260
Shelton & Joiner's Square202
Boothen & Penkhull195
Longport & Burslem Park179

Safest Areas:

Birches Head37
Hanford & Trentham West36
Baddley & Milton31
Longton East31
Trentham East24

Stoke-on-Trent Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1196 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 681 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1209 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (653 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1094.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1209 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251196
June 20251209
May 20251106
April 20251132
March 20251108
February 2025898
January 20251008
December 20241077
November 20241041
October 20241100
September 20241167
August 20241096

A total of 429 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202550
May 202546
April 202548
March 202529
February 202520
January 202532
December 202428
November 202427
October 202439
September 202435
August 202433

A total of 1983 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 165.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 207 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025197
June 2025159
May 2025138
April 2025137
March 2025161
February 2025139
January 2025143
December 2024167
November 2024160
October 2024190
September 2024207
August 2024185

A total of 2583 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 215.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 281 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025190
June 2025228
May 2025198
April 2025232
March 2025210
February 2025182
January 2025197
December 2024197
November 2024200
October 2024224
September 2024281
August 2024244

A total of 969 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025110
June 202598
May 202563
April 2025104
March 2025100
February 202572
January 202596
December 202499
November 202457
October 202469
September 202444
August 202457

A total of 1442 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 120.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 195 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025155
June 2025195
May 2025129
April 2025141
March 202596
February 202582
January 202582
December 202487
November 202493
October 2024119
September 2024115
August 2024148

A total of 2975 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 247.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 292 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025284
June 2025210
May 2025255
April 2025265
March 2025255
February 2025184
January 2025236
December 2024231
November 2024232
October 2024257
September 2024274
August 2024292

A total of 472 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202546
May 202539
April 202537
March 202537
February 202543
January 202529
December 202432
November 202431
October 202446
September 202441
August 202445

A total of 235 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202527
May 202523
April 202518
March 202516
February 20257
January 202511
December 202411
November 202420
October 202416
September 202423
August 202427

A total of 110 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 2970 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 247.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 323 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025323
June 2025287
May 2025244
April 2025232
March 2025263
February 2025192
January 2025195
December 2024196
November 2024222
October 2024246
September 2024299
August 2024271

A total of 5854 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 487.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 681 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025681
June 2025653
May 2025678
April 2025580
March 2025575
February 2025348
January 2025334
December 2024355
November 2024382
October 2024459
September 2024393
August 2024416

A total of 1364 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 113.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 157 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025134
June 2025132
May 2025114
April 202590
March 2025108
February 202594
January 2025100
December 202485
November 2024102
October 2024157
September 2024112
August 2024136

A total of 746 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202574
May 202567
April 202570
March 202573
February 202557
January 202552
December 202449
November 202458
October 202463
September 202462
August 202462

High Crime Locations Stoke-on-Trent in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total32
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order5
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
2. Huntbach Street (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting17
Public order4
Drugs1
3. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total20
Public order14
Other theft3
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
4. Hospital (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order6
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime2
Robbery2
6. Munro Street (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2

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