Crime Rate in Hartshill and Basford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hartshill and Basford

The total recorded crimes in Hartshill and Basford, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in May 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hartshill and Basford crime rate of 3.09 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 Hartshill and Basford, encompassing approximately 15,848 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-46.43% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
Hartshill and Basford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Ashlands Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hartshill and Basford?

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

  • Relative to Stoke-on-Trent:

    • In 2024, Hartshill and Basford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 511 crimes compared to 1067.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hartshill and Basford recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

    • In 2023, Hartshill and Basford had fewer crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 618 crimes compared to 985. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hartshill and Basford recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stoke-on-Trent, Hartshill and Basford has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Hartshill and Basford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hartshill and Basford has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 3.09 ranking 28th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Hartshill and Basford crimes were 511. The crime rate of Hartshill and Basford in 2024 was 32.24 (year) or 2.69 (month) ranking it 32 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hartshill and Basford were around 618 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.99 (year) or 3.25 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hartshill and Basford)CrimesRank (Hartshill and Basford)CrimesRank (Hartshill and Basford)
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
Hanley Park and Shelton93 141,152 131,257 12
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
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

Hartshill and Basford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 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 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202528
March 202520
February 202517
January 202514
December 202417
November 202417
October 202417
September 20249
August 202415
July 202412
June 202442
May 202423

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 202512
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Hartshill and Basford in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Ashlands Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Peter Cartlidge Grove (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Ashlands Grove (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Convent Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Philip Clarke Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Coronation Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Claridge Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Collis Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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