Crime Rate in Moorcroft: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moorcroft

The total recorded crimes in Moorcroft, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in July 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moorcroft crime rate of 9.84 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (35.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
Moorcroft Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sneyd Street with total crimes: 12
  • Malkin Way with total crimes: 8
  • Festival Close with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Moorcroft has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 9.84 ranking 17th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Moorcroft)CrimesRank (Moorcroft)CrimesRank (Moorcroft)
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
Little Chell and Stanfield68 211,000 15929 15
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
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

Moorcroft 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 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 202510
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20242
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20256
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202520
May 202512
April 202518
March 202516
February 202520
January 202520
December 202416
November 202425
October 202421
September 202419
August 202433

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20252
April 20251
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202520
May 202520
April 20255
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 20247
October 202410
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Sneyd Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Malkin Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Festival Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Sunny Bank (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Maplehurst Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
6. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
7. Stonor Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Moorland Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
9. Prospect Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dryden Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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