Crime Rate in Joiner's Square: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Joiner's Square

The total recorded crimes in Joiner's Square, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in May 2025 are around 326 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Joiner's Square crime rate of 15.35 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 Joiner's Square, encompassing approximately 21,230 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (97) incidents (-9.35% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (49) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (-45.57% decrease)
Joiner's Square Crime Hotspots

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

  • Huntbach Street with total crimes: 32
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17

How safe is Joiner's Square?

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

  • Relative to Stoke-on-Trent:

    • In 2024, Joiner's Square reported a higher crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 5,087 crimes compared to 1,067. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Joiner's Square witnessed more crimes than 36 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

    • In 2023, Joiner's Square experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 3,831 crimes compared to 985. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Joiner's Square witnessed more crimes than 36 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stoke-on-Trent, Joiner's Square has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Joiner's Square Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Joiner's Square has recorded 326 crimes with crime rate of 15.35 ranking 1th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Joiner's Square crimes were 5,087. The crime rate of Joiner's Square in 2024 was 239.60 (year) or 19.97 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Joiner's Square were around 3,831 crimes with yearly crime rate of 180.44 (year) or 15.04 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Joiner's Square)CrimesRank (Joiner's Square)CrimesRank (Joiner's Square)
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
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

Joiner's Square Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (97 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (49 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (107 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (79 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (111 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (63 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 88 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 56 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (53 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 115 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 54 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (126 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (63 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (115 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (63 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (112 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (55 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (92 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (61 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 137 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 595 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202579
March 202563
February 202542
January 202538
December 202442
November 202460
October 202463
September 202455
August 202451
July 202459

A total of 237 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202516
March 202514
February 202517
January 202514
December 202420
November 202416
October 202433
September 202417
August 202428
July 202438

A total of 631 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202542
March 202548
February 202556
January 202553
December 202454
November 202463
October 202460
September 202454
August 202461
July 202491

A total of 270 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202534
March 202527
February 202528
January 202525
December 202427
November 202419
October 202427
September 202412
August 202424
July 202424

A total of 1184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 107.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202597
April 2025107
March 2025111
February 202588
January 202584
December 2024115
November 2024126
October 2024115
September 2024112
August 202492
July 2024137

A total of 136 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20257
March 202513
February 20255
January 202515
December 20249
November 202410
October 202412
September 202418
August 202410
July 202419

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20252
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20248
September 20243
August 20246
July 20249

A total of 111 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 202515
February 20257
January 20258
December 202412
November 202414
October 202417
September 20244
August 20245
July 202410

A total of 354 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202524
March 202537
February 202525
January 202533
December 202426
November 202430
October 202439
September 202435
August 202434
July 202443

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247

A total of 69 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20258
January 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 202410
September 20246
August 20249
July 20245

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245

A total of 143 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 202513
February 20258
January 20257
December 202412
November 202411
October 202414
September 202415
August 202419
July 202419

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Joiner's Square in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Joiner's Square postcode area is presented below.

1. Huntbach Street (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting25
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Burglary1
Other theft1
4. Seymour Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft3
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
6. Lower Foundry Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
7. Hope Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Public order2
8. Ludlow Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
10. Market Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1

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