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 July 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boothen and Oak Hill crime rate of 6.61 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
Boothen and Oak Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Munro Street with total crimes: 17
  • Fielding Street with total crimes: 6
  • Penkville Street with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

    • 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 areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

  • 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 July 2025 the Boothen and Oak Hill has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 6.61 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Boothen and Oak Hill)CrimesRank (Boothen and Oak Hill)CrimesRank (Boothen and Oak Hill)
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
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
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

Boothen and Oak Hill 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 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202519
May 202512
April 202522
March 202513
February 202515
January 202516
December 202421
November 20247
October 202418
September 202420
August 202423

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20257
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202513
May 202511
April 20259
March 202510
February 20259
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 202415

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20254
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202515
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

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

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Boothen and Oak Hill in July 2025

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

1. Munro Street (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Public order1
2. Fielding Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Penkville Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wain Drive (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Birks Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
6. Shelburne Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
7. Trow Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Nicholls Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Foden Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
10. Arnold Machin Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

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