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 July 2025 are around 124 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fenton West and Mount Pleasant crime rate of 10.13 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (6.45% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
Fenton West and Mount Pleasant Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bishop Street with total crimes: 9
  • Clarence Street with total crimes: 8
  • Bourne Street with total crimes: 7

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 areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

    • 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 areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

  • 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 July 2025 the Fenton West and Mount Pleasant has recorded 124 crimes with crime rate of 10.13 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fenton West and Mount Pleasant)CrimesRank (Fenton West and Mount Pleasant)CrimesRank (Fenton West and Mount Pleasant)
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
Etruria and Hanley175 41,736 61,770 4
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
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

Fenton West and Mount Pleasant Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20254
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20259
December 202411
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202521
May 202523
April 202522
March 202514
February 202515
January 202514
December 20247
November 20249
October 20246
September 202414
August 202417

A total of 413 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202531
May 202540
April 202544
March 202533
February 202527
January 202537
December 202429
November 202432
October 202420
September 202452
August 202435

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 202510
April 202511
March 202513
February 20253
January 202510
December 20249
November 202412
October 202413
September 202413
August 20248

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 202510
April 20255
March 20257
February 20257
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 202410
August 202410

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20257
April 20257
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
November 20244
October 20249
September 202413
August 20246

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 2 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

High Crime Locations Fenton West and Mount Pleasant in July 2025

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

1. Bishop Street (Map)
Total9
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Clarence Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
3. Bourne Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. George Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Wileman Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
7. Herbert Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mounfield Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Edward Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Temple Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1

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