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 May 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Springfields and Trent Vale crime rate of 5.04 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Springfields and Trent Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kensington Road with total crimes: 6
  • Godwin Way with total crimes: 5
  • Greyswood Road with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Springfields and Trent Vale has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 5.04 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Springfields and Trent Vale)CrimesRank (Springfields and Trent Vale)CrimesRank (Springfields and Trent Vale)
Joiner's Square326 15,087 13,831 1
Penkhull and Stoke191 22,194 22,132 2
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
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

Springfields and Trent Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202514
March 202510
February 20258
January 20254
December 20249
November 20245
October 20249
September 20247
August 20249
July 202410
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202522
March 202525
February 202515
January 202527
December 202430
November 202419
October 202426
September 202427
August 202418
July 202427
June 202434
May 202419

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20256
January 20258
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
November 20243
October 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Springfields and Trent Vale in May 2025

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

1. Kensington Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Godwin Way (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
3. Greyswood Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. St John'S Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
6. Springfields Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Woodlands Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Little-Field (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Lymevale Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Alder Walk (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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