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 March 2025 are around 104 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hanley Park and Shelton crime rate of 3.73 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (46.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Hanley Park and Shelton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Thornton Road with total crimes: 8
  • Lordship Lane with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Hanley Park and Shelton has recorded 104 crimes with crime rate of 3.73 ranking 9th 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.

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
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
Hanford and Trentham44 30609 27539 31
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

Hanley Park and Shelton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 414 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20248
August 20242
July 20244
June 202426
May 20246
April 202416

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 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
April 20242

High Crime Locations Hanley Park and Shelton in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Thornton Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Lordship Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime3
Possession of weapons1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
5. Elgin Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Aynsley Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Croston Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Watford Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Spencer Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1

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