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 May 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Goldenhill and Sandyford crime rate of 12.24 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Goldenhill and Sandyford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cartlich Street with total crimes: 5
  • Park Farm View with total crimes: 4
  • Fawfield Drive 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 areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

    • 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 areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

  • 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 May 2025 the Goldenhill and Sandyford has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 12.24 ranking 21th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Goldenhill and Sandyford)CrimesRank (Goldenhill and Sandyford)CrimesRank (Goldenhill and Sandyford)
Joiner's Square326 15,087 13,831 1
Penkhull and Stoke191 22,194 22,132 2
Bentilee and Ubberley154 41,908 31,894 3
Birches Head and Central Forest Park175 31,874 41,552 6
Etruria and Hanley139 71,736 61,770 4
Broadway and Longton East141 51,791 51,563 5
Baddeley, Milton and Norton141 61,571 71,393 8
Fenton East138 81,271 111,430 7
Burslem Central95 131,524 81,006 13
Abbey Hulton and Townsend105 101,333 101,352 9
Tunstall104 111,487 91,279 11
Fenton West and Mount Pleasant111 91,192 121,296 10
Hanley Park and Shelton93 141,152 131,257 12
Blurton West and Newstead97 121,037 14983 14
Little Chell and Stanfield75 151,000 15929 15
Great Chell and Packmoor71 16920 16847 16
Ford Green and Smallthorne51 24853 17774 17
Springfields and Trent Vale66 17699 23697 20
Meir South65 19781 18771 18
Moorcroft65 18721 22672 21
Meir North62 20775 19744 19
Burslem Park50 25761 20659 22
Bradeley and Chell Heath54 22590 30571 28
Hartshill and Basford49 28511 32618 23
Sandford Hill53 23575 31610 24
Sneyd Green47 30649 24548 30
Eaton Park35 33599 29609 25
Dresden and Florence48 29635 25586 27
Hollybush and Longton West49 27615 26592 26
Boothen and Oak Hill49 26601 28519 32
Hanford and Trentham41 31609 27539 31
Blurton East37 32322 36334 35
Lightwood North and Normacot20 35369 34458 33
Meir Park25 34388 33414 34
Weston Coyney15 36345 35331 36
Meir Hay14 37280 37304 37

Goldenhill and Sandyford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 202413
August 202420
July 20249
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202520
March 202519
February 202517
January 202519
December 202419
November 202420
October 202420
September 202423
August 202424
July 202440
June 202444
May 202425

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202514
March 20254
February 20259
January 20254
December 20245
November 202410
October 20248
September 20245
August 20246
July 202410
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20249
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20249
October 20247
September 202413
August 20248
July 20248
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241
October 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Cartlich Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
2. Park Farm View (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Fawfield Drive (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Marldon Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Walley Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Charlotte Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Willoughby Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Garbett Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Andrew Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Bowling Green (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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