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 July 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hanford and Trentham crime rate of 3.21 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hanford and Trentham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Talsarn Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Paddock Rise with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Hanford and Trentham has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 3.21 ranking 26th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hanford and Trentham)CrimesRank (Hanford and Trentham)CrimesRank (Hanford and Trentham)
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
Goldenhill and Sandyford57 28732 21570 29
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
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

Hanford and Trentham 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 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20257
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202514
May 202518
April 202519
March 202520
February 202513
January 202517
December 202417
November 202417
October 202423
September 202421
August 202412

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
January 20251

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20252
April 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Hanford and Trentham in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Bicycle theft2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
2. Talsarn Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Paddock Rise (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lindum Avenue (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Chessington Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. Cherry Tree Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. Consall Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Aegean Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Church Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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