Crime Rate in Moorcroft: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moorcroft

The total recorded crimes in Moorcroft, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in May 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moorcroft crime rate of 8.10 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 Moorcroft, encompassing approximately 8,026 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
Moorcroft Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stonor Street with total crimes: 5
  • Emerson Road with total crimes: 4
  • Sunny Bank with total crimes: 3

How safe is Moorcroft?

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

  • Relative to Stoke-on-Trent:

    • In 2024, Moorcroft demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 721 crimes compared to 1067.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Moorcroft recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

    • In 2023, Moorcroft had fewer crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 672 crimes compared to 985. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Moorcroft recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Moorcroft Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Moorcroft has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 8.10 ranking 18th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Moorcroft crimes were 721. The crime rate of Moorcroft in 2024 was 89.83 (year) or 7.49 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Moorcroft were around 672 crimes with yearly crime rate of 83.72 (year) or 6.98 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Moorcroft)CrimesRank (Moorcroft)CrimesRank (Moorcroft)
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
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

Moorcroft Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202518
March 202516
February 202520
January 202520
December 202416
November 202425
October 202421
September 202419
August 202433
July 202419
June 202446
May 202428

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252
January 20257
December 202411
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 20255
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 20247
October 202410
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 202414
May 202415

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20242
September 202410
August 20248
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Moorcroft in May 2025

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

1. Stonor Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Emerson Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sunny Bank (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Adelaide Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Robbery1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Maplehurst Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Ohio Grove (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. Mercia Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Bursley Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Moore Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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