Crime Rate in Sandford Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sandford Hill

The total recorded crimes in Sandford Hill, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in March 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sandford Hill crime rate of 3.50 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 Sandford Hill, encompassing approximately 16,287 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (237.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sandford Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wigmore Place with total crimes: 5
  • Field Place with total crimes: 4
  • Bywater Grove with total crimes: 4

How safe is Sandford Hill?

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

  • Relative to Stoke-on-Trent:

    • In 2024, Sandford Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 575 crimes compared to 1067.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sandford Hill recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 36 other cities.

    • In 2023, Sandford Hill had fewer crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 610 crimes compared to 985. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sandford Hill recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 36 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sandford Hill Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Sandford Hill has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 3.50 ranking 21th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Sandford Hill crimes were 575. The crime rate of Sandford Hill in 2024 was 35.30 (year) or 2.94 (month) ranking it 31 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sandford Hill were around 610 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.45 (year) or 3.12 (month) ranking 24 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
Penkhull and Stoke147 42,194 22,132 2
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
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

Sandford Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20256
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 20258
January 202522
December 202412
November 202414
October 202416
September 202428
August 202412
July 202419
June 202424
May 202427
April 202424

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20255
December 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20257
January 20255
December 20248
November 20247
October 20245
September 20249
August 20246
July 20244
June 202412
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
October 20248
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
April 20244

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20247
July 202415
June 20246
May 20244
April 20249

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
July 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Sandford Hill in March 2025

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

1. Wigmore Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
2. Field Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
3. Bywater Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Oldway Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Broadlawns Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Arundel Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
7. Gawsworth Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Flackett Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Heber Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. Sark Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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