Crime Rate in Boothen and Oak Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boothen and Oak Hill

The total recorded crimes in Boothen and Oak Hill, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in March 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boothen and Oak Hill crime rate of 3.31 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 Boothen and Oak Hill, encompassing approximately 12,099 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Boothen and Oak Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harding Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Wainwood Rise with total crimes: 4
  • Wain Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Boothen and Oak Hill?

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

  • Relative to Stoke-on-Trent:

    • In 2024, Boothen and Oak Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 601 crimes compared to 1067.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Boothen and Oak Hill recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 36 other cities.

    • In 2023, Boothen and Oak Hill had fewer crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 519 crimes compared to 985. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Boothen and Oak Hill recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 36 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stoke-on-Trent, Boothen and Oak Hill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Boothen and Oak Hill Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Boothen and Oak Hill has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 3.31 ranking 32th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Boothen and Oak Hill crimes were 601. The crime rate of Boothen and Oak Hill in 2024 was 49.67 (year) or 4.14 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Boothen and Oak Hill were around 519 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.90 (year) or 3.57 (month) ranking 32 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
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
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

Boothen and Oak Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (40 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 202414
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202515
January 202516
December 202421
November 20247
October 202418
September 202420
August 202423
July 202426
June 202434
May 202416
April 202413

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20259
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 202415
July 202414
June 202440
May 202410
April 20246

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 202412
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Boothen and Oak Hill in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Boothen and Oak Hill postcode area is presented below.

1. Harding Terrace (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
2. Wainwood Rise (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Wain Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Birks Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
5. Water Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Nursery Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fletcher Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Keary Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Empire Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. The Croft (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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