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 July 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Goldenhill and Sandyford crime rate of 12.45 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Goldenhill and Sandyford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Farm View with total crimes: 6
  • Beaufighter Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Cartlich Street with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Goldenhill and Sandyford has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 12.45 ranking 28th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Goldenhill and Sandyford)CrimesRank (Goldenhill and Sandyford)CrimesRank (Goldenhill and Sandyford)
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
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
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

Goldenhill and Sandyford 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 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20258
May 202514
April 202514
March 20254
February 20259
January 20254
December 20245
November 202410
October 20248
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20249
October 20247
September 202413
August 20248

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202528
May 202521
April 202520
March 202519
February 202517
January 202519
December 202419
November 202420
October 202420
September 202423
August 202424

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 202413
August 202420

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20258
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
September 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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

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 July 2025

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

1. Park Farm View (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Beaufighter Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
3. Cartlich Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Newark Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Shelford Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Walley Drive (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Cotton Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Gordon Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Dovedale Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
10. Kidsgrove Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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