Crime Rate in Etruria and Hanley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Etruria and Hanley

The total recorded crimes in Etruria and Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in March 2025 are around 112 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Etruria and Hanley crime rate of 5.77 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 Etruria and Hanley, encompassing approximately 19,399 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (11.54% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
Etruria and Hanley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10

How safe is Etruria and Hanley?

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

  • Relative to Stoke-on-Trent:

    • In 2024, Etruria and Hanley reported a higher crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 1,736 crimes compared to 1,067. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Etruria and Hanley witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 36 other cities.

    • In 2023, Etruria and Hanley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 1,770 crimes compared to 985. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Etruria and Hanley witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 36 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stoke-on-Trent, Etruria and Hanley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Etruria and Hanley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Etruria and Hanley has recorded 112 crimes with crime rate of 5.77 ranking 7th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Etruria and Hanley crimes were 1,736. The crime rate of Etruria and Hanley in 2024 was 89.49 (year) or 7.46 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Etruria and Hanley were around 1,770 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.24 (year) or 7.60 (month) ranking 4 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
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
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

Etruria and Hanley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 202411
November 20245
September 20245
August 20247
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20259
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 202421
August 202412
July 202412
June 202426
May 20246
April 20249

A total of 172 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20255
January 20253
December 202410
November 202413
October 202422
September 202415
August 202417
July 202419
June 202430
May 202414
April 202413

A total of 250 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20259
January 202516
December 202417
November 202418
October 202424
September 202422
August 202415
July 202423
June 202444
May 202426
April 202419

A total of 439 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202526
January 202537
December 202436
November 202429
October 202437
September 202439
August 202441
July 202448
June 202456
May 202434
April 202427

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 160 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
January 202517
December 202411
November 202410
October 202416
September 202413
August 202415
July 202413
June 202428
May 202412
April 202410

A total of 264 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202525
January 202529
December 202415
November 20249
October 202426
September 202429
August 202430
July 202414
June 202430
May 202421
April 202410

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20252
December 20249
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 202414
May 20247
April 202415

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Etruria and Hanley in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting11
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. New Century Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sefton Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
6. Pretoria Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Furnival Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Remer Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Douglas Street (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1

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