Crime Rate in Goldenhill and Sandyford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Goldenhill and Sandyford

The total recorded crimes in Goldenhill and Sandyford, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in March 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Goldenhill and Sandyford crime rate of 9.39 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 Goldenhill and Sandyford, encompassing approximately 4,577 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
Goldenhill and Sandyford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ancaster Street with total crimes: 4
  • Heath Street with total crimes: 4
  • Cotton Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Goldenhill and Sandyford?

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

  • Relative to Stoke-on-Trent:

    • In 2024, Goldenhill and Sandyford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 732 crimes compared to 1067.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Goldenhill and Sandyford recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 36 other cities.

    • In 2023, Goldenhill and Sandyford had fewer crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 570 crimes compared to 985. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Goldenhill and Sandyford recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 36 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Goldenhill and Sandyford Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Goldenhill and Sandyford has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 9.39 ranking 31th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Goldenhill and Sandyford crimes were 732. The crime rate of Goldenhill and Sandyford in 2024 was 159.93 (year) or 13.33 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Goldenhill and Sandyford were around 570 crimes with yearly crime rate of 124.54 (year) or 10.38 (month) ranking 29 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
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
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

Goldenhill and Sandyford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 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 (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 288 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202517
January 202519
December 202419
November 202420
October 202420
September 202423
August 202424
July 202440
June 202444
May 202425
April 202418

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 202413
August 202420
July 20249
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20259
January 20254
December 20245
November 202410
October 20248
September 20245
August 20246
July 202410
June 202410
May 202411
April 202421

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

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20249
October 20247
September 202413
August 20248
July 20248
June 202410
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 202410
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20249
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Goldenhill and Sandyford in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Goldenhill and Sandyford postcode area is presented below.

1. Ancaster Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. Heath Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Cotton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Boathorse Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
5. Park Farm View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Murray Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
8. Belvide Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Reginald Mitchell Way (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Beaufighter Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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