Crime Rate in Abbey Hulton and Townsend: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey Hulton and Townsend

The total recorded crimes in Abbey Hulton and Townsend, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in July 2025 are around 130 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey Hulton and Townsend crime rate of 8.01 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 Abbey Hulton and Townsend, encompassing approximately 16,237 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (123.81% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Abbey Hulton and Townsend Crime Hotspots

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

  • Twigg Street with total crimes: 6
  • Grantham Place with total crimes: 5
  • Abbey Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Abbey Hulton and Townsend?

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

  • Relative to Stoke-on-Trent:

    • In 2024, Abbey Hulton and Townsend reported a higher crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 1,333 crimes compared to 1,067. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Abbey Hulton and Townsend witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

    • In 2023, Abbey Hulton and Townsend experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 1,352 crimes compared to 985. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Abbey Hulton and Townsend witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stoke-on-Trent, Abbey Hulton and Townsend has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Abbey Hulton and Townsend Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Abbey Hulton and Townsend has recorded 130 crimes with crime rate of 8.01 ranking 8th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Abbey Hulton and Townsend crimes were 1,333. The crime rate of Abbey Hulton and Townsend in 2024 was 82.09 (year) or 6.84 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Abbey Hulton and Townsend were around 1,352 crimes with yearly crime rate of 83.26 (year) or 6.94 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abbey Hulton and Townsend)CrimesRank (Abbey Hulton and Townsend)CrimesRank (Abbey Hulton and Townsend)
Joiner's Square398 15,087 13,831 1
Penkhull and Stoke211 22,194 22,132 2
Bentilee and Ubberley148 51,908 31,894 3
Birches Head and Central Forest Park186 31,874 41,552 6
Etruria and Hanley175 41,736 61,770 4
Broadway and Longton East140 61,791 51,563 5
Fenton East133 71,271 111,430 7
Baddeley, Milton and Norton106 131,571 71,393 8
Burslem Central109 121,524 81,006 13
Tunstall110 111,487 91,279 11
Fenton West and Mount Pleasant124 91,192 121,296 10
Hanley Park and Shelton116 101,152 131,257 12
Blurton West and Newstead102 141,037 14983 14
Little Chell and Stanfield68 211,000 15929 15
Springfields and Trent Vale85 15699 23697 20
Great Chell and Packmoor69 20920 16847 16
Boothen and Oak Hill80 16601 28519 32
Ford Green and Smallthorne66 23853 17774 17
Moorcroft79 17721 22672 21
Meir South72 18781 18771 18
Meir North67 22775 19744 19
Burslem Park71 19761 20659 22
Goldenhill and Sandyford57 28732 21570 29
Hartshill and Basford61 25511 32618 23
Sandford Hill62 24575 31610 24
Sneyd Green44 31649 24548 30
Eaton Park44 32599 29609 25
Dresden and Florence58 27635 25586 27
Hollybush and Longton West52 29615 26592 26
Hanford and Trentham60 26609 27539 31
Bradeley and Chell Heath44 30590 30571 28
Lightwood North and Normacot38 33369 34458 33
Meir Park34 34388 33414 34
Blurton East20 36322 36334 35
Weston Coyney16 37345 35331 36
Meir Hay23 35280 37304 37

Abbey Hulton and Townsend 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 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20258
December 20242
November 20246
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20256
April 20253
March 20257
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 516 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202542
May 202546
April 202549
March 202538
February 202537
January 202538
December 202434
November 202436
October 202451
September 202448
August 202449

A total of 217 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202521
May 202527
April 202529
March 202520
February 20254
January 20259
December 202417
November 202412
October 202411
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202512
May 20258
April 20257
March 202513
February 20256
January 20252
December 202411
November 20244
October 20247
September 20249
August 202414

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
September 20243
August 202413

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 202511
April 202512
March 202512
February 20257
January 20258
December 202412
November 20249
October 202412
September 202412
August 20247

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
November 20242
August 20242

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
September 20241

High Crime Locations Abbey Hulton and Townsend in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Abbey Hulton and Townsend postcode area is presented below.

1. Twigg Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Grantham Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Abbey Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Millward Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
5. Abbey Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
6. Woodhead Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Greasley Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Elmsmere Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Crestbrook Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Alstonfield Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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