Crime Rate in Bradeley and Chell Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bradeley and Chell Heath

The total recorded crimes in Bradeley and Chell Heath, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in March 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bradeley and Chell Heath crime rate of 2.92 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 Bradeley and Chell Heath, encompassing approximately 17,443 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (46.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (375.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Bradeley and Chell Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chorley Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Vickers Road with total crimes: 4
  • Sherratt Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bradeley and Chell Heath?

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

  • Relative to Stoke-on-Trent:

    • In 2024, Bradeley and Chell Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 590 crimes compared to 1067.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bradeley and Chell Heath recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 36 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bradeley and Chell Heath had fewer crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 571 crimes compared to 985. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bradeley and Chell Heath recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 36 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stoke-on-Trent, Bradeley and Chell Heath has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bradeley and Chell Heath Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bradeley and Chell Heath has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 2.92 ranking 26th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Bradeley and Chell Heath crimes were 590. The crime rate of Bradeley and Chell Heath in 2024 was 33.82 (year) or 2.82 (month) ranking it 30 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bradeley and Chell Heath were around 571 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.73 (year) or 2.73 (month) ranking 28 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
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

Bradeley and Chell Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202515
January 202512
December 202421
November 202422
October 202420
September 202423
August 202418
July 202414
June 202436
May 202425
April 202433

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
April 20242

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 20254
January 20252
December 20247
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244
July 20248
June 202414
May 20249
April 20249

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 202418
May 202411
April 202412

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Bradeley and Chell Heath in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bradeley and Chell Heath postcode area is presented below.

1. Chorley Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Vickers Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Sherratt Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Cormie Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cornhill Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ruston Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Johnson Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Meadow Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Catharine Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Burnwood Place (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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