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 July 2025 are around 116 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hanley Park and Shelton crime rate of 4.16 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (-3.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
Hanley Park and Shelton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thornton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Watford Street with total crimes: 8
  • Aynsley Road with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Hanley Park and Shelton has recorded 116 crimes with crime rate of 4.16 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hanley Park and Shelton)CrimesRank (Hanley Park and Shelton)CrimesRank (Hanley Park and Shelton)
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
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
Hanford and Trentham60 26609 27539 31
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

Hanley Park and Shelton 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 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 20255
April 20259
March 202510
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 202413
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 418 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202552
May 202527
April 202534
March 202541
February 202528
January 202533
December 202421
November 202441
October 202430
September 202426
August 202435

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202516
May 202523
April 20256
March 202514
February 202510
January 20256
December 202412
November 20249
October 202415
September 202414
August 20247

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20252
April 202510
March 20253
February 20257
January 20253
December 20248
November 20245
October 20249
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20251
April 20258
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20256
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20256
April 202515
March 20259
February 20252
January 20256
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Hanley Park and Shelton in July 2025

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

1. Thornton Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
2. Watford Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Aynsley Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Howard Place (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
5. Boughey Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
8. Cleveland Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Beresford Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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