Crime Rate in Ford Green and Smallthorne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ford Green and Smallthorne

The total recorded crimes in Ford Green and Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in July 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ford Green and Smallthorne crime rate of 5.43 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 Ford Green and Smallthorne, encompassing approximately 12,164 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (14.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Ford Green and Smallthorne Crime Hotspots

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

  • North West Terrace with total crimes: 9
  • Baden Road with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is Ford Green and Smallthorne?

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

  • Relative to Stoke-on-Trent:

    • In 2024, Ford Green and Smallthorne demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 853 crimes compared to 1067.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Ford Green and Smallthorne witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

    • In 2023, Ford Green and Smallthorne had fewer crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 774 crimes compared to 985. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Ford Green and Smallthorne witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stoke-on-Trent, Ford Green and Smallthorne has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Ford Green and Smallthorne Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ford Green and Smallthorne has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 5.43 ranking 23th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Ford Green and Smallthorne crimes were 853. The crime rate of Ford Green and Smallthorne in 2024 was 70.12 (year) or 5.84 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ford Green and Smallthorne were around 774 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.63 (year) or 5.30 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ford Green and Smallthorne)CrimesRank (Ford Green and Smallthorne)CrimesRank (Ford Green and Smallthorne)
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
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
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

Ford Green and Smallthorne 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 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 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 (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20253
April 20257
March 20259
February 20252
January 20258
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202513
May 20257
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255
January 20258
December 20243
November 20245
October 202410
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202527
May 202525
April 202524
March 202528
February 202515
January 202527
December 202427
November 202433
October 202436
September 202434
August 202426

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20256
April 20258
March 20252
February 20257
January 20259
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
April 202510
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20248
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
August 20243

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Ford Green and Smallthorne in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ford Green and Smallthorne postcode area is presented below.

1. North West Terrace (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Baden Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Orion Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Back Ford Green Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Mercury Place (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Bank Hall Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Sparrow Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Southern Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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