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 March 2025 are around 106 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey Hulton and Townsend crime rate of 6.53 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (2.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
Abbey Hulton and Townsend Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbots Place with total crimes: 7
  • Croxden Road with total crimes: 6
  • Grantham Place 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Abbey Hulton and Townsend has recorded 106 crimes with crime rate of 6.53 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stoke-on-Trent)CrimesRank (Stoke-on-Trent)CrimesRank (Stoke-on-Trent)
Joiner's Square359 15,087 13,831 1
Penkhull and Stoke147 42,194 22,132 2
Bentilee and Ubberley160 21,908 31,894 3
Birches Head and Central Forest Park154 31,874 41,552 6
Etruria and Hanley112 71,736 61,770 4
Broadway and Longton East130 61,791 51,563 5
Baddeley, Milton and Norton141 51,571 71,393 8
Fenton East102 101,271 111,430 7
Burslem Central100 111,524 81,006 13
Tunstall93 121,487 91,279 11
Hanley Park and Shelton104 91,152 131,257 12
Fenton West and Mount Pleasant91 131,192 121,296 10
Blurton West and Newstead84 151,037 14983 14
Great Chell and Packmoor88 14920 16847 16
Little Chell and Stanfield83 161,000 15929 15
Ford Green and Smallthorne63 18853 17774 17
Meir South75 17781 18771 18
Meir North53 25775 19744 19
Sneyd Green61 19649 24548 30
Springfields and Trent Vale57 22699 23697 20
Burslem Park59 20761 20659 22
Moorcroft46 28721 22672 21
Goldenhill and Sandyford43 31732 21570 29
Sandford Hill57 21575 31610 24
Hartshill and Basford55 23511 32618 23
Hollybush and Longton West54 24615 26592 26
Eaton Park46 27599 29609 25
Dresden and Florence38 33635 25586 27
Bradeley and Chell Heath51 26590 30571 28
Hanford and Trentham44 30609 27539 31
Boothen and Oak Hill40 32601 28519 32
Lightwood North and Normacot44 29369 34458 33
Meir Park34 34388 33414 34
Blurton East15 37322 36334 35
Weston Coyney27 35345 35331 36
Meir Hay18 36280 37304 37

Abbey Hulton and Townsend Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (102 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 597 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202537
January 202538
December 202434
November 202436
October 202451
September 202448
August 202449
July 202458
June 2024102
May 202451
April 202455

A total of 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 20254
January 20259
December 202417
November 202412
October 202411
September 20247
August 202413
July 202415
June 202434
May 202413
April 202410

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 202411
April 20246

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20256
January 20252
December 202411
November 20244
October 20247
September 20249
August 202414
July 202416
June 202430
May 202411
April 20245

A total of 136 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20257
January 20258
December 202412
November 20249
October 202412
September 202412
August 20247
July 202415
June 202422
May 202410
April 202410

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247
April 20244

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

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20258
December 20242
November 20246
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
September 20243
August 202413
July 20241
June 20242
April 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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
August 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Abbey Hulton and Townsend in March 2025

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

1. Abbots Place (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Croxden Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Grantham Place (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Alstonfield Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Millward Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Abbey Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
8. Dean Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
9. Westfield Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
10. Twigg Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1

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