Crime Rate in Dresden and Florence: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dresden and Florence

The total recorded crimes in Dresden and Florence, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in March 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dresden and Florence crime rate of 2.95 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 Dresden and Florence, encompassing approximately 12,869 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dresden and Florence Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Villiers Street with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Dresden and Florence?

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

  • Relative to Stoke-on-Trent:

    • In 2024, Dresden and Florence demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 635 crimes compared to 1067.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dresden and Florence recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 36 other cities.

    • In 2023, Dresden and Florence had fewer crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 586 crimes compared to 985. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dresden and Florence recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 36 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dresden and Florence Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Dresden and Florence has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 2.95 ranking 33th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Dresden and Florence crimes were 635. The crime rate of Dresden and Florence in 2024 was 49.34 (year) or 4.11 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dresden and Florence were around 586 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.54 (year) or 3.79 (month) ranking 27 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
Bradeley and Chell Heath51 26590 30571 28
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

Dresden and Florence Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 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 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
July 20241
June 202414
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20248
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202510
January 202518
December 202425
November 202422
October 202411
September 202417
August 202417
July 202421
June 202436
May 202422
April 202421

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20253
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 202418
September 20246
August 20249
July 202410
June 202428
May 202419
April 20244

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 202410
November 20241
October 202411
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20243
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Dresden and Florence in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
2. Villiers Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Tatton Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Meadow Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Cookson Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Peel Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Albert Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Ricardo Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ronald Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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