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 July 2025 are around 133 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fenton East crime rate of 12.05 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-13.51% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
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: 8
  • Rubian Street with total crimes: 7

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 areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

    • 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 areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

  • 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 July 2025 the Fenton East has recorded 133 crimes with crime rate of 12.05 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fenton East)CrimesRank (Fenton East)CrimesRank (Fenton East)
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
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

Fenton East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202538
May 202551
April 202525
March 202526
February 202514
January 202516
December 202413
November 202416
October 202410
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 202413
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 369 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202537
May 202538
April 202524
March 202535
February 202532
January 202521
December 202431
November 202422
October 202429
September 202439
August 202429

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20249
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202513
May 20256
April 20255
March 20257
February 20257
January 202512
December 20246
November 20242
October 20249
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20245
August 20245

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20246
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202510
May 202510
April 20255
March 20256
February 20253
January 202510
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20253
April 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
August 20244

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202518
May 202512
April 202514
March 20258
February 20258
January 20257
December 202412
November 20248
October 20244
September 202418
August 20248

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
March 20251
August 20242

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 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
May 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Fenton East in July 2025

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

1. Sidings Place (Map)
Total13
Burglary3
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Elliott Road (Map)
Total8
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rubian Street (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Packett Street (Map)
Total6
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Paynter Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
7. Hulse Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hollings Street (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Berdmore Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Bassilow Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1

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