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 July 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Little Chell and Stanfield crime rate of 5.47 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-13.79% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Little Chell and Stanfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Irene Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Gowan Avenue with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

    • 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 areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

  • 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 July 2025 the Little Chell and Stanfield has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 5.47 ranking 21th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Little Chell and Stanfield)CrimesRank (Little Chell and Stanfield)CrimesRank (Little Chell and Stanfield)
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
Hanley Park and Shelton116 101,152 131,257 12
Blurton West and Newstead102 141,037 14983 14
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

Little Chell and Stanfield 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 25 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 202514
April 202513
March 20259
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 202413
October 20247
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 345 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202529
May 202529
April 202524
March 202527
February 202537
January 202530
December 202433
November 202422
October 202419
September 202437
August 202433

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20257
April 20257
March 20257
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 202413
September 202418
August 20246

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
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 20258
April 202510
March 202511
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20245
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
August 20244

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 202511
February 20258
January 20258
December 20248
November 20248
October 202410
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 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 July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Irene Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Gowan Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Metcalfe Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Norris Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sunningdale Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cartmel Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Riley Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
9. Crossley Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1

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