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 March 2025 are around 359 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Joiner's Square crime rate of 16.91 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (111) incidents (26.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (63) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (48) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Joiner's Square Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 29
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Huntbach Street with total crimes: 26

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Joiner's Square has recorded 359 crimes with crime rate of 16.91 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stoke-on-Trent)CrimesRank (Stoke-on-Trent)CrimesRank (Stoke-on-Trent)
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
Hanley Park and Shelton104 91,152 131,257 12
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

Joiner's Square Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (212 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (134 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (94 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (78 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (120 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (87 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 772 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202563
February 202542
January 202538
December 202442
November 202460
October 202463
September 202455
August 202451
July 202459
June 2024134
May 202478
April 202487

A total of 327 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202528
January 202525
December 202427
November 202419
October 202427
September 202412
August 202424
July 202424
June 202452
May 202436
April 202426

A total of 323 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202517
January 202514
December 202420
November 202416
October 202433
September 202417
August 202428
July 202438
June 202460
May 202431
April 202435

A total of 1406 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 117.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 212 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025111
February 202588
January 202584
December 2024115
November 2024126
October 2024115
September 2024112
August 202492
July 2024137
June 2024212
May 202494
April 2024120

A total of 126 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20257
January 20258
December 202412
November 202414
October 202417
September 20244
August 20245
July 202410
June 202418
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 193 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20258
January 20257
December 202412
November 202411
October 202414
September 202415
August 202419
July 202419
June 202424
May 202431
April 202420

A total of 429 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202525
January 202533
December 202426
November 202430
October 202439
September 202435
August 202434
July 202443
June 202458
May 202429
April 202440

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20248
September 20243
August 20246
July 20249
June 202412
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 209 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20255
January 202515
December 20249
November 202410
October 202412
September 202418
August 202410
July 202419
June 202436
May 202427
April 202435

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 87 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 202410
September 20246
August 20249
July 20245
June 202422
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20249

A total of 783 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202548
February 202556
January 202553
December 202454
November 202463
October 202460
September 202454
August 202461
July 202491
June 2024108
May 202462
April 202473

A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
May 20245
April 20247

High Crime Locations Joiner's Square in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Huntbach Street (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting12
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Stafford Lane (Map)
Total23
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order4
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
5. Ludlow Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
6. Hope Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lower Foundry Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Public order1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1

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