Crime Rate in Eaton Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eaton Park

The total recorded crimes in Eaton Park, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in March 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eaton Park crime rate of 4.97 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 Eaton Park, encompassing approximately 9,249 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Eaton Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Millett Road with total crimes: 4
  • A5272 with total crimes: 4

How safe is Eaton Park?

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

  • Relative to Stoke-on-Trent:

    • In 2024, Eaton Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 599 crimes compared to 1067.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Eaton Park recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 36 other cities.

    • In 2023, Eaton Park had fewer crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 609 crimes compared to 985. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Eaton Park recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 36 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Eaton Park Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Eaton Park has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 4.97 ranking 27th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Eaton Park crimes were 599. The crime rate of Eaton Park in 2024 was 64.76 (year) or 5.40 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eaton Park were around 609 crimes with yearly crime rate of 65.84 (year) or 5.49 (month) ranking 25 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
Dresden and Florence38 33635 25586 27
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

Eaton Park 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 Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20258
December 20248
November 20248
October 202416
September 202414
August 20246
July 202410
June 202414
May 20248
April 202414

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20255
January 202514
December 202417
November 202419
October 202420
September 202415
August 202411
July 202410
June 202428
May 202412
April 202413

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 202414
May 202411
April 202411

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
July 20244
June 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242

High Crime Locations Eaton Park in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Eaton Park postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Millett Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. A5272 (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Westacre (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Finney Green (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Davy Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
7. Werrington Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. Heming Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Piggott Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Graham Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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