Crime Rate in Little Chell and Stanfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Little Chell and Stanfield

The total recorded crimes in Little Chell and Stanfield, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in March 2025 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Little Chell and Stanfield crime rate of 6.68 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 Little Chell and Stanfield, encompassing approximately 12,428 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-27.03% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
Little Chell and Stanfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • May Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Little Chell and Stanfield?

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

  • Relative to Stoke-on-Trent:

    • In 2024, Little Chell and Stanfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 1000 crimes compared to 1067.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Little Chell and Stanfield witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 36 other cities.

    • In 2023, Little Chell and Stanfield had fewer crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 929 crimes compared to 985. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Little Chell and Stanfield witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 36 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Little Chell and Stanfield Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Little Chell and Stanfield has recorded 83 crimes with crime rate of 6.68 ranking 16th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Little Chell and Stanfield crimes were 1,000. The crime rate of Little Chell and Stanfield in 2024 was 80.46 (year) or 6.71 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Little Chell and Stanfield were around 929 crimes with yearly crime rate of 74.75 (year) or 6.23 (month) ranking 15 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
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
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

Little Chell and Stanfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 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 Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 424 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202537
January 202530
December 202433
November 202422
October 202419
September 202437
August 202433
July 202447
June 202466
May 202438
April 202435

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20245
September 20247
August 202410
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20248

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 20258
December 20248
November 20248
October 202410
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248
June 202414
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 202413
September 202418
August 20246
July 202413
June 202414
May 20249
April 20245

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 202413
October 20247
September 20249
August 202410
July 202410
June 202420
May 202410
April 20247

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Little Chell and Stanfield in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Little Chell and Stanfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. May Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Oakville Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
6. Lascelles Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson4
Possession of weapons1
7. Haywood Road (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Brereton Place (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. King William Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Eamont Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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