Crime Rate in Penkhull and Stoke: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penkhull and Stoke

The total recorded crimes in Penkhull and Stoke, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in July 2025 are around 211 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penkhull and Stoke crime rate of 5.23 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 Penkhull and Stoke, encompassing approximately 40,312 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (2.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
Penkhull and Stoke Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11

How safe is Penkhull and Stoke?

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

  • Relative to Stoke-on-Trent:

    • In 2024, Penkhull and Stoke reported a higher crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 2,194 crimes compared to 1,067. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Penkhull and Stoke witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

    • In 2023, Penkhull and Stoke experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 2,132 crimes compared to 985. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Penkhull and Stoke witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stoke-on-Trent, Penkhull and Stoke has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Penkhull and Stoke Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Penkhull and Stoke has recorded 211 crimes with crime rate of 5.23 ranking 2th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Penkhull and Stoke crimes were 2,194. The crime rate of Penkhull and Stoke in 2024 was 54.43 (year) or 4.54 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Penkhull and Stoke were around 2,132 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.89 (year) or 4.41 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penkhull and Stoke)CrimesRank (Penkhull and Stoke)CrimesRank (Penkhull and Stoke)
Joiner's Square398 15,087 13,831 1
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
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

Penkhull and Stoke 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 72 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (69 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 292 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202532
May 202542
April 202520
March 202530
February 202528
January 202523
December 202411
November 202411
October 202416
September 202418
August 202421

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20257
April 20253
March 20258
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 202415
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 20257
April 20259
March 20259
February 20256
January 20258
December 20245
November 20247
October 20247
September 202413
August 202413

A total of 715 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202572
June 202570
May 202566
April 202566
March 202551
February 202566
January 202557
December 202445
November 202448
October 202447
September 202458
August 202469

A total of 138 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
May 202511
April 202512
March 202511
February 202512
January 20258
December 20247
November 202416
October 202413
September 202412
August 202411

A total of 140 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202513
May 202513
April 202512
March 20259
February 202510
January 20257
December 202412
November 20248
October 20248
September 202420
August 20249

A total of 199 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202514
May 202519
April 202515
March 202520
February 202514
January 20256
December 202413
November 202417
October 202414
September 202418
August 202426

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202517
May 20256
April 20257
March 20252
February 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251
November 20244
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20255
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

High Crime Locations Penkhull and Stoke in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Vale Street (Map)
Total11
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Church Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
6. Booth Street (Map)
Total9
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brook Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. South Wolfe Street (Map)
Total7
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
10. Campbell Place (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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