Crime Rate in Fenton East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fenton East

The total recorded crimes in Fenton East, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in March 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fenton East crime rate of 9.24 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 Fenton East, encompassing approximately 11,041 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (9.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Fenton East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sidings Place with total crimes: 13
  • Elliott Road with total crimes: 5
  • Bute Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Fenton East?

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

  • Relative to Stoke-on-Trent:

    • In 2024, Fenton East reported a higher crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 1,271 crimes compared to 1,067. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Fenton East witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 36 other cities.

    • In 2023, Fenton East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 1,430 crimes compared to 985. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Fenton East witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 36 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Fenton East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Fenton East has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 9.24 ranking 10th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Fenton East crimes were 1,271. The crime rate of Fenton East in 2024 was 115.11 (year) or 9.59 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fenton East were around 1,430 crimes with yearly crime rate of 129.51 (year) or 10.79 (month) ranking 7 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
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

Fenton East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (13 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 (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 202510
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 202416
May 202411
April 20246

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202514
January 202516
December 202413
November 202416
October 202410
September 20247
August 202410
July 202428
June 202436
May 202426
April 202417

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 202512
December 20246
November 20242
October 20249
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 202412
May 20246
April 202410

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 377 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202532
January 202521
December 202431
November 202422
October 202429
September 202439
August 202429
July 202433
June 202446
May 202431
April 202429

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 202413
September 20249
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
April 202412

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20249
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
April 20243

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 20257
December 202412
November 20248
October 20244
September 202418
August 20248
July 202412
June 202428
May 202414
April 20245

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20246
September 20249
August 20246
July 202413
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246

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

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
August 20244
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Fenton East in March 2025

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

1. Sidings Place (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
2. Elliott Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bute Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Foley Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Fenton Park (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Philip Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Cowper Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Rogate Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Bassilow Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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