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 March 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hanford and Trentham crime rate of 2.36 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Hanford and Trentham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Diarmid Road with total crimes: 3
  • Penrith 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Hanford and Trentham has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 2.36 ranking 30th 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.

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
Goldenhill and Sandyford43 31732 21570 29
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
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

Hanford and Trentham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20245

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
April 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Hanford and Trentham in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
2. Diarmid Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Penrith Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Waterbeck Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. The Canal Mews (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Deansberry Close (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Garfield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wilson Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Sandringham Crescent (Map)
Total2
Public order2
10. Cranbrook Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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