Crime Rate in Baddeley, Milton and Norton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Baddeley, Milton and Norton

The total recorded crimes in Baddeley, Milton and Norton, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in July 2025 are around 106 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Baddeley, Milton and Norton crime rate of 4.79 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 Baddeley, Milton and Norton, encompassing approximately 22,143 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-22.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
Baddeley, Milton and Norton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thursfield Place with total crimes: 7
  • Mill View with total crimes: 6
  • Hollowood Place with total crimes: 5

How safe is Baddeley, Milton and Norton?

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

  • Relative to Stoke-on-Trent:

    • In 2024, Baddeley, Milton and Norton reported a higher crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 1,571 crimes compared to 1,067. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Baddeley, Milton and Norton witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

    • In 2023, Baddeley, Milton and Norton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 1,393 crimes compared to 985. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Baddeley, Milton and Norton witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stoke-on-Trent, Baddeley, Milton and Norton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Baddeley, Milton and Norton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Baddeley, Milton and Norton has recorded 106 crimes with crime rate of 4.79 ranking 13th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Baddeley, Milton and Norton crimes were 1,571. The crime rate of Baddeley, Milton and Norton in 2024 was 70.95 (year) or 5.91 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Baddeley, Milton and Norton were around 1,393 crimes with yearly crime rate of 62.91 (year) or 5.24 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Baddeley, Milton and Norton)CrimesRank (Baddeley, Milton and Norton)CrimesRank (Baddeley, Milton and Norton)
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
Burslem Central109 121,524 81,006 13
Abbey Hulton and Townsend130 81,333 101,352 9
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

Baddeley, Milton and Norton 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 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (56 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20253
April 20254
March 202513
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 536 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202550
May 202554
April 202532
March 202541
February 202536
January 202545
December 202437
November 202449
October 202454
September 202443
August 202456

A total of 163 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 202514
April 20258
March 202513
February 20258
January 202517
December 202411
November 202413
October 202411
September 202415
August 202434

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202517
May 202512
April 202511
March 20259
February 20258
January 202510
December 20245
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 339 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202526
May 202533
April 202526
March 202541
February 202523
January 202517
December 202430
November 202421
October 202440
September 202432
August 202428

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 202511
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20257
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 202410
August 20242

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
August 20241

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Baddeley, Milton and Norton in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Baddeley, Milton and Norton postcode area is presented below.

1. Thursfield Place (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Mill View (Map)
Total6
Drugs5
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Hollowood Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Hamlett Place (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. St Nicholas Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Barks Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Felsted Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Station Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
10. Peascroft Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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