Crime Rate in Hanford and Trentham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hanford and Trentham

The total recorded crimes in Hanford and Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hanford and Trentham crime rate of 2.20 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 Hanford and Trentham, encompassing approximately 18,669 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Hanford and Trentham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carrick Place with total crimes: 5
  • Chessington Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Greenlea Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hanford and Trentham?

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

  • Relative to Stoke-on-Trent:

    • In 2024, Hanford and Trentham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 609 crimes compared to 1067.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hanford and Trentham recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

    • In 2023, Hanford and Trentham had fewer crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 539 crimes compared to 985. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hanford and Trentham recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hanford and Trentham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hanford and Trentham has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 2.20 ranking 31th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Hanford and Trentham crimes were 609. The crime rate of Hanford and Trentham in 2024 was 32.62 (year) or 2.72 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hanford and Trentham were around 539 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.87 (year) or 2.41 (month) ranking 31 most dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hanford and Trentham)CrimesRank (Hanford and Trentham)CrimesRank (Hanford and Trentham)
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
Goldenhill and Sandyford56 21732 21570 29
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
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

Hanford and Trentham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20257
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 202413

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
October 20247
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202519
March 202520
February 202513
January 202517
December 202417
November 202417
October 202423
September 202421
August 202412
July 202424
June 202438
May 202418

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 20249
May 20243

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20245

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Hanford and Trentham in May 2025

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

1. Carrick Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Chessington Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Greenlea Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lindum Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Timor Grove (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Constance Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Primrose Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Ampthill Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. St James Place (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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