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 March 2025 are around 147 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penkhull and Stoke crime rate of 3.65 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
Penkhull and Stoke Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Hilton Road with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Penkhull and Stoke has recorded 147 crimes with crime rate of 3.65 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stoke-on-Trent)CrimesRank (Stoke-on-Trent)CrimesRank (Stoke-on-Trent)
Joiner's Square359 15,087 13,831 1
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
Little Chell and Stanfield83 161,000 15929 15
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

Penkhull and Stoke Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 84 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (110 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 301 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202528
January 202523
December 202411
November 202411
October 202416
September 202418
August 202421
July 202436
June 202454
May 202430
April 202423

A total of 151 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 20258
December 20245
November 20247
October 20247
September 202413
August 202413
July 202420
June 202436
May 202410
April 202417

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 202415
September 202412
August 20246
July 20245
June 202422
May 20243
April 202411

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 248 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202514
January 20256
December 202413
November 202417
October 202414
September 202418
August 202426
July 202432
June 202444
May 202428
April 202416

A total of 763 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202551
February 202566
January 202557
December 202445
November 202448
October 202447
September 202458
August 202469
July 202484
June 2024110
May 202466
April 202462

A total of 160 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202512
January 20258
December 20247
November 202416
October 202413
September 202412
August 202411
July 202420
June 202422
May 202414
April 202414

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20248

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
March 20259
February 202510
January 20257
December 202412
November 20248
October 20248
September 202420
August 20249
July 202417
June 202420
May 202410
April 202410

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 202410
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Penkhull and Stoke in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hilton Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Hospital (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
5. Vale Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Trade Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
8. Campbell Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Hide Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Church Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

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