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 May 2025 are around 139 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Etruria and Hanley crime rate of 7.17 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (20.83% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (12.50% increase)
Etruria and Hanley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Ridgehouse Drive with total crimes: 9

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 areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

    • 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 areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

  • 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 May 2025 the Etruria and Hanley has recorded 139 crimes with crime rate of 7.17 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Etruria and Hanley)CrimesRank (Etruria and Hanley)CrimesRank (Etruria and Hanley)
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
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
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

Etruria and Hanley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 20258
February 20254
January 20259
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 202421
August 202412
July 202412

A total of 398 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202536
March 202529
February 202526
January 202537
December 202436
November 202429
October 202437
September 202439
August 202441
July 202448

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 202511
February 20255
January 20253
December 202410
November 202413
October 202422
September 202415
August 202417
July 202419

A total of 214 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202524
March 202517
February 20259
January 202516
December 202417
November 202418
October 202424
September 202422
August 202415
July 202423

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20258
January 20252
December 20249
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241

A total of 254 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202524
March 202526
February 202525
January 202529
December 202415
November 20249
October 202426
September 202429
August 202430
July 202414

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202513
March 20256
February 20259
January 202517
December 202411
November 202410
October 202416
September 202413
August 202415
July 202413

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 202411
November 20245
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Etruria and Hanley in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
3. Ridgehouse Drive (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting4
Possession of weapons1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
5. Etruria Old Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
7. Pavilion Drive (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. New Century Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
9. Pretoria Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
10. Grove Place (Map)
Total5
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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