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 May 2025 are around 191 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penkhull and Stoke crime rate of 4.74 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (110.00% increase)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
Penkhull and Stoke Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Brook Street 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 May 2025 the Penkhull and Stoke has recorded 191 crimes with crime rate of 4.74 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penkhull and Stoke)CrimesRank (Penkhull and Stoke)CrimesRank (Penkhull and Stoke)
Joiner's Square326 15,087 13,831 1
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
Moorcroft65 18721 22672 21
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

Penkhull and Stoke Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20258
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 202415
September 202412
August 20246
July 20245
June 202422
May 20243

A total of 833 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

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

A total of 340 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202520
March 202530
February 202528
January 202523
December 202411
November 202411
October 202416
September 202418
August 202421
July 202436
June 202454
May 202430

A total of 150 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20259
February 20256
January 20258
December 20245
November 20247
October 20247
September 202413
August 202413
July 202420
June 202436
May 202410

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 169 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251
November 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 266 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202515
March 202520
February 202514
January 20256
December 202413
November 202417
October 202414
September 202418
August 202426
July 202432
June 202444
May 202428

A total of 155 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 20259
February 202510
January 20257
December 202412
November 20248
October 20248
September 202420
August 20249
July 202417
June 202420
May 202410

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20252
February 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

High Crime Locations Penkhull and Stoke in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences11
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Brook Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order2
Burglary1
Robbery1
4. Frederick Avenue (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Other crime2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Vale Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Possession of weapons1
7. Booth Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Knowl Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. South Wolfe Street (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1

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