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 March 2025 are around 141 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Baddeley, Milton and Norton crime rate of 6.37 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (13.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (78.26% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
Baddeley, Milton and Norton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Silver Street with total crimes: 9
  • Thursfield Place with total crimes: 8
  • Percival Drive with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Baddeley, Milton and Norton has recorded 141 crimes with crime rate of 6.37 ranking 5th 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.

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
Fenton East102 101,271 111,430 7
Burslem Central100 111,524 81,006 13
Abbey Hulton and Townsend106 81,333 101,352 9
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

Baddeley, Milton and Norton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 596 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202536
January 202545
December 202437
November 202449
October 202454
September 202443
August 202456
July 202441
June 202486
May 202449
April 202459

A total of 355 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202523
January 202517
December 202430
November 202421
October 202440
September 202432
August 202428
July 202414
June 202454
May 202422
April 202433

A total of 182 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20258
January 202517
December 202411
November 202413
October 202411
September 202415
August 202434
July 202414
June 202410
May 202419
April 202417

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20249

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
September 20246
August 20249
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20257
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 202410
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20258
January 202510
December 20245
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 20243
July 202411
June 202422
May 202411
April 20248

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
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 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
July 20241

High Crime Locations Baddeley, Milton and Norton in March 2025

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

1. Silver Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Thursfield Place (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Percival Drive (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime4
4. Quarry Close (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Vehicle crime2
5. Flash Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Pinfold Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Wilding Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Whitley Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cowen Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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