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 May 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eaton Park crime rate of 3.78 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Eaton Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Winston Place with total crimes: 6
  • Davy Close 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 areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

    • 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 areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

  • 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 May 2025 the Eaton Park has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 3.78 ranking 33th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eaton Park)CrimesRank (Eaton Park)CrimesRank (Eaton Park)
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
Dresden and Florence48 29635 25586 27
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

Eaton Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202518
March 202513
February 20255
January 202514
December 202417
November 202419
October 202420
September 202415
August 202411
July 202410
June 202428
May 202412

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20258
December 20248
November 20248
October 202416
September 202414
August 20246
July 202410
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20257
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Winston Place (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Davy Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Southall Way (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
5. Guy Street (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Runnymede Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Tewkesbury Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Heath House Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Millett Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Piggott Grove (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1

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