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 May 2025 are around 154 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bentilee and Ubberley crime rate of 7.39 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (-3.12% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (95.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
Bentilee and Ubberley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sydenham Place with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Leicester Place with total crimes: 8

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 May 2025 the Bentilee and Ubberley has recorded 154 crimes with crime rate of 7.39 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bentilee and Ubberley)CrimesRank (Bentilee and Ubberley)CrimesRank (Bentilee and Ubberley)
Joiner's Square326 15,087 13,831 1
Penkhull and Stoke191 22,194 22,132 2
Birches Head and Central Forest Park175 31,874 41,552 6
Etruria and Hanley139 71,736 61,770 4
Broadway and Longton East141 51,791 51,563 5
Baddeley, Milton and Norton141 61,571 71,393 8
Fenton East138 81,271 111,430 7
Burslem Central95 131,524 81,006 13
Abbey Hulton and Townsend105 101,333 101,352 9
Tunstall104 111,487 91,279 11
Fenton West and Mount Pleasant111 91,192 121,296 10
Hanley Park and Shelton93 141,152 131,257 12
Blurton West and Newstead97 121,037 14983 14
Little Chell and Stanfield75 151,000 15929 15
Great Chell and Packmoor71 16920 16847 16
Ford Green and Smallthorne51 24853 17774 17
Springfields and Trent Vale66 17699 23697 20
Meir South65 19781 18771 18
Moorcroft65 18721 22672 21
Meir North62 20775 19744 19
Burslem Park50 25761 20659 22
Goldenhill and Sandyford56 21732 21570 29
Bradeley and Chell Heath54 22590 30571 28
Hartshill and Basford49 28511 32618 23
Sandford Hill53 23575 31610 24
Sneyd Green47 30649 24548 30
Eaton Park35 33599 29609 25
Dresden and Florence48 29635 25586 27
Hollybush and Longton West49 27615 26592 26
Boothen and Oak Hill49 26601 28519 32
Hanford and Trentham41 31609 27539 31
Blurton East37 32322 36334 35
Lightwood North and Normacot20 35369 34458 33
Meir Park25 34388 33414 34
Weston Coyney15 36345 35331 36
Meir Hay14 37280 37304 37

Bentilee and Ubberley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 343 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202520
March 202528
February 202515
January 202511
December 202421
November 202434
October 202433
September 202416
August 202417
July 202432
June 202448
May 202429

A total of 730 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202562
April 202564
March 202559
February 202540
January 202551
December 202451
November 202439
October 202447
September 202465
August 202450
July 202455
June 202496
May 202451

A total of 55 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
February 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 202514
February 20258
January 20253
December 20244
November 202411
October 20249
September 20249
August 202413
July 202410
June 202422
May 202413

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
November 20242
October 20249
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 236 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202524
March 202519
February 202510
January 202515
December 202412
November 202424
October 202415
September 202415
August 202419
July 202416
June 202432
May 202427

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 202512
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20249
October 202412
September 202415
August 20249
July 20243
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202512
March 20259
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20242
August 20248
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202512
March 20258
February 20254
January 20255
December 202410
November 20249
October 20245
September 202410
August 20245
July 20246
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20259
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
January 20253
October 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Bentilee and Ubberley in May 2025

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

1. Sydenham Place (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences14
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Leicester Place (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Stirling Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Newcomen Grove (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cranfield Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brackenfield Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
8. Vowchurch Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Glenfield Way (Map)
Total5
Possession of weapons3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ruthin Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

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