Crime Rate in Bentilee and Ubberley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bentilee and Ubberley

The total recorded crimes in Bentilee and Ubberley, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in July 2025 are around 148 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bentilee and Ubberley crime rate of 7.10 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 Bentilee and Ubberley, encompassing approximately 20,844 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (-11.48% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
Bentilee and Ubberley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Wendy Close with total crimes: 6
  • Tiverton Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Bentilee and Ubberley?

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

  • Relative to Stoke-on-Trent:

    • In 2024, Bentilee and Ubberley reported a higher crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 1,908 crimes compared to 1,067. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bentilee and Ubberley witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

    • In 2023, Bentilee and Ubberley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 1,894 crimes compared to 985. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bentilee and Ubberley witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bentilee and Ubberley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bentilee and Ubberley has recorded 148 crimes with crime rate of 7.10 ranking 5th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Bentilee and Ubberley crimes were 1,908. The crime rate of Bentilee and Ubberley in 2024 was 91.53 (year) or 7.63 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bentilee and Ubberley were around 1,894 crimes with yearly crime rate of 90.86 (year) or 7.57 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bentilee and Ubberley)CrimesRank (Bentilee and Ubberley)CrimesRank (Bentilee and Ubberley)
Joiner's Square398 15,087 13,831 1
Penkhull and Stoke211 22,194 22,132 2
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
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

Bentilee and Ubberley 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 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (61 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (64 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (59 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (65 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20259
April 20258
February 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 643 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202561
May 202562
April 202564
March 202559
February 202540
January 202551
December 202451
November 202439
October 202447
September 202465
August 202450

A total of 300 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202539
May 202539
April 202520
March 202528
February 202515
January 202511
December 202421
November 202434
October 202433
September 202416
August 202417

A total of 189 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 20258
April 202524
March 202519
February 202510
January 202515
December 202412
November 202424
October 202415
September 202415
August 202419

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20254
April 20259
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
November 20242
October 20249
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202514
May 20259
April 20253
March 202514
February 20258
January 20253
December 20244
November 202411
October 20249
September 20249
August 202413

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20254
April 202512
March 20259
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 202510
April 202511
March 202512
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20249
October 202412
September 202415
August 20249

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20254
April 202512
March 20258
February 20254
January 20255
December 202410
November 20249
October 20245
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20251
April 20259
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
January 20253
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20242

High Crime Locations Bentilee and Ubberley in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bentilee and Ubberley postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Wendy Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Tiverton Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Arclid Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Ruthin Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
6. Brassington Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Uffington Parade (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
8. Utterby Side (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Drugs1
Other crime1
9. Waverton Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
10. Newcomen Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

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