Crime Rate in Fenton West and Mount Pleasant: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fenton West and Mount Pleasant

The total recorded crimes in Fenton West and Mount Pleasant, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in March 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fenton West and Mount Pleasant crime rate of 7.44 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 West and Mount Pleasant, encompassing approximately 12,237 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
Fenton West and Mount Pleasant Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hallam Street with total crimes: 5
  • Camden Street with total crimes: 5
  • Millicent Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Fenton West and Mount Pleasant?

To understand the safety of Fenton West and Mount Pleasant, we need to analyze Fenton West and Mount Pleasant 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 West and Mount Pleasant reported a higher crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 1,192 crimes compared to 1,067. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Fenton West and Mount Pleasant witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 36 other cities.

    • In 2023, Fenton West and Mount Pleasant experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 1,296 crimes compared to 985. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Fenton West and Mount Pleasant witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 36 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Fenton West and Mount Pleasant Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Fenton West and Mount Pleasant has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 7.44 ranking 13th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Fenton West and Mount Pleasant crimes were 1,192. The crime rate of Fenton West and Mount Pleasant in 2024 was 97.40 (year) or 8.12 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fenton West and Mount Pleasant were around 1,296 crimes with yearly crime rate of 105.90 (year) or 8.83 (month) ranking 10 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
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
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 West and Mount Pleasant Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (17 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 453 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202527
January 202537
December 202429
November 202432
October 202420
September 202452
August 202435
July 202438
June 202478
May 202436
April 202436

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 202410
August 202410
July 20248
June 202418
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202515
January 202514
December 20247
November 20249
October 20246
September 202414
August 202417
July 202410
June 20248
May 202410
April 20246

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20259
December 202411
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 20243
July 20246
June 202424
May 20249
April 202417

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
November 20244
October 20249
September 202413
August 20246
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20253
January 202510
December 20249
November 202412
October 202413
September 202413
August 20248
July 20249
June 202418
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20247
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 3 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
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243

High Crime Locations Fenton West and Mount Pleasant in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Fenton West and Mount Pleasant postcode area is presented below.

1. Hallam Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Camden Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons2
3. Millicent Street (Map)
Total4
Robbery3
Drugs1
4. Tirley Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
5. Alma Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
6. Mounfield Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Adrian Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Wileman Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
9. Victoria Place (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
10. Temple Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1

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