Crime Rate in Hanley Park and Shelton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hanley Park and Shelton

The total recorded crimes in Hanley Park and Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in May 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hanley Park and Shelton crime rate of 3.33 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 Hanley Park and Shelton, encompassing approximately 27,901 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-20.59% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (283.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
Hanley Park and Shelton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Conway Street with total crimes: 6
  • Kilmore Quay with total crimes: 5

How safe is Hanley Park and Shelton?

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

  • Relative to Stoke-on-Trent:

    • In 2024, Hanley Park and Shelton reported a higher crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 1,152 crimes compared to 1,067. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hanley Park and Shelton witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

    • In 2023, Hanley Park and Shelton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 1,257 crimes compared to 985. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hanley Park and Shelton witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stoke-on-Trent, Hanley Park and Shelton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Hanley Park and Shelton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hanley Park and Shelton has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 3.33 ranking 14th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Hanley Park and Shelton crimes were 1,152. The crime rate of Hanley Park and Shelton in 2024 was 41.29 (year) or 3.44 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hanley Park and Shelton were around 1,257 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.05 (year) or 3.75 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hanley Park and Shelton)CrimesRank (Hanley Park and Shelton)CrimesRank (Hanley Park and Shelton)
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
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
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

Hanley Park and Shelton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202510
March 20253
February 20257
January 20253
December 20248
November 20245
October 20249
September 20244
August 20247
July 202413
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202515
March 20259
February 20252
January 20256
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 169 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 20256
March 202514
February 202510
January 20256
December 202412
November 20249
October 202415
September 202414
August 20247
July 202414
June 202424
May 202415

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20242
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 20258
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20248
August 20242
July 20244
June 202426
May 20246

A total of 440 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202534
March 202541
February 202528
January 202533
December 202421
November 202441
October 202430
September 202426
August 202435
July 202430
June 202452
May 202442

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 202510
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 202413
September 20246
August 20249
July 202410
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Hanley Park and Shelton in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hanley Park and Shelton postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
2. Conway Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Kilmore Quay (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Stoke Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Thornton Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
6. Howard Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Norfolk Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. College Road (Map)
Total3
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Beresford Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
10. Boughey Road (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

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