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 May 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dresden and Florence crime rate of 3.73 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Dresden and Florence Crime Hotspots

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

  • Erskine Street with total crimes: 8
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 5
  • Oakwell Grove with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

    • 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 areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

  • 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 May 2025 the Dresden and Florence has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 3.73 ranking 29th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dresden and Florence)CrimesRank (Dresden and Florence)CrimesRank (Dresden and Florence)
Joiner's Square326 15,087 13,831 1
Penkhull and Stoke191 22,194 22,132 2
Bentilee and Ubberley154 41,908 31,894 3
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
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

Dresden and Florence Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 202418
September 20246
August 20249
July 202410

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202524
March 202520
February 202510
January 202518
December 202425
November 202422
October 202411
September 202417
August 202417
July 202421

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
November 20243
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20252
December 20241
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
July 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
January 20253
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20248
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
November 20241
July 20243

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

High Crime Locations Dresden and Florence in May 2025

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

1. Erskine Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Oakwell Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
5. Parkfield Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Willow Row (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
7. Peel Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Queens Park Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dunrobin Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Olof Palme Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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