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 July 2025 are around 175 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Etruria and Hanley crime rate of 9.02 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (29.63% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
Etruria and Hanley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 15
  • Windermere Street with total crimes: 10
  • Pavilion 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 July 2025 the Etruria and Hanley has recorded 175 crimes with crime rate of 9.02 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Etruria and Hanley)CrimesRank (Etruria and Hanley)CrimesRank (Etruria and Hanley)
Joiner's Square398 15,087 13,831 1
Penkhull and Stoke211 22,194 22,132 2
Bentilee and Ubberley148 51,908 31,894 3
Birches Head and Central Forest Park186 31,874 41,552 6
Broadway and Longton East140 61,791 51,563 5
Fenton East133 71,271 111,430 7
Baddeley, Milton and Norton106 131,571 71,393 8
Burslem Central109 121,524 81,006 13
Abbey Hulton and Townsend130 81,333 101,352 9
Tunstall110 111,487 91,279 11
Fenton West and Mount Pleasant124 91,192 121,296 10
Hanley Park and Shelton116 101,152 131,257 12
Blurton West and Newstead102 141,037 14983 14
Little Chell and Stanfield68 211,000 15929 15
Springfields and Trent Vale85 15699 23697 20
Great Chell and Packmoor69 20920 16847 16
Boothen and Oak Hill80 16601 28519 32
Ford Green and Smallthorne66 23853 17774 17
Moorcroft79 17721 22672 21
Meir South72 18781 18771 18
Meir North67 22775 19744 19
Burslem Park71 19761 20659 22
Goldenhill and Sandyford57 28732 21570 29
Hartshill and Basford61 25511 32618 23
Sandford Hill62 24575 31610 24
Sneyd Green44 31649 24548 30
Eaton Park44 32599 29609 25
Dresden and Florence58 27635 25586 27
Hollybush and Longton West52 29615 26592 26
Hanford and Trentham60 26609 27539 31
Bradeley and Chell Heath44 30590 30571 28
Lightwood North and Normacot38 33369 34458 33
Meir Park34 34388 33414 34
Blurton East20 36322 36334 35
Weston Coyney16 37345 35331 36
Meir Hay23 35280 37304 37

Etruria and Hanley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 253 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202527
May 202529
April 202524
March 202517
February 20259
January 202516
December 202417
November 202418
October 202424
September 202422
August 202415

A total of 435 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202535
May 202540
April 202536
March 202529
February 202526
January 202537
December 202436
November 202429
October 202437
September 202439
August 202441

A total of 287 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202525
May 202527
April 202524
March 202526
February 202525
January 202529
December 202415
November 20249
October 202426
September 202429
August 202430

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20258
January 20252
December 20249
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202510
May 20259
April 202511
March 20258
February 20254
January 20259
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 202421
August 202412

A total of 145 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202515
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting9
Other theft2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Windermere Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
3. Pavilion Drive (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Robbery2
Public order1
4. Ridgehouse Drive (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
5. New Century Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pebble Mill Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Havelock Place (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Douglas Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Etruria Old Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1

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