Crime Rate in Springfields and Trent Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Springfields and Trent Vale

The total recorded crimes in Springfields and Trent Vale, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in July 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Springfields and Trent Vale crime rate of 6.49 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 Springfields and Trent Vale, encompassing approximately 13,093 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (23.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
Springfields and Trent Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Godwin Way with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • St John'S Avenue with total crimes: 6

How safe is Springfields and Trent Vale?

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

  • Relative to Stoke-on-Trent:

    • In 2024, Springfields and Trent Vale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 699 crimes compared to 1067.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Springfields and Trent Vale recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

    • In 2023, Springfields and Trent Vale had fewer crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 697 crimes compared to 985. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Springfields and Trent Vale recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Springfields and Trent Vale Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Springfields and Trent Vale has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 6.49 ranking 15th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Springfields and Trent Vale crimes were 699. The crime rate of Springfields and Trent Vale in 2024 was 53.39 (year) or 4.45 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Springfields and Trent Vale were around 697 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.23 (year) or 4.44 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Springfields and Trent Vale)CrimesRank (Springfields and Trent Vale)CrimesRank (Springfields and Trent Vale)
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
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

Springfields and Trent Vale 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 37 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
April 20251
March 20252
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202530
May 202525
April 202522
March 202525
February 202515
January 202527
December 202430
November 202419
October 202426
September 202427
August 202418

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 202510
April 202514
March 202510
February 20258
January 20254
December 20249
November 20245
October 20249
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20258
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20256
January 20258
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
November 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Springfields and Trent Vale in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Springfields and Trent Vale postcode area is presented below.

1. Godwin Way (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
3. St John'S Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Wakefield Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Neville Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Newcastle Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
8. Springfields Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
9. Greyswood Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Green Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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