Crime Rate in Tunstall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tunstall

The total recorded crimes in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in July 2025 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tunstall crime rate of 5.99 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 Tunstall, encompassing approximately 18,364 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-11.90% decrease)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
Tunstall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tower Square with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • New Hayes Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Tunstall?

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

  • Relative to Stoke-on-Trent:

    • In 2024, Tunstall reported a higher crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 1,487 crimes compared to 1,067. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Tunstall witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

    • In 2023, Tunstall experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 1,279 crimes compared to 985. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Tunstall witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stoke-on-Trent, Tunstall has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Tunstall Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Tunstall has recorded 110 crimes with crime rate of 5.99 ranking 11th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Tunstall crimes were 1,487. The crime rate of Tunstall in 2024 was 80.97 (year) or 6.75 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tunstall were around 1,279 crimes with yearly crime rate of 69.65 (year) or 5.80 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tunstall)CrimesRank (Tunstall)CrimesRank (Tunstall)
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
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
Springfields and Trent Vale85 15699 23697 20
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

Tunstall 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 Public order was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 202511
April 202511
March 20257
February 202511
January 20253
December 202411
November 20248
October 20244
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202513
May 202518
April 202511
March 20258
February 20259
January 20258
December 20248
November 202416
October 202413
September 202414
August 202411

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 462 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202542
May 202540
April 202536
March 202540
February 202527
January 202540
December 202450
November 202431
October 202453
September 202434
August 202432

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
October 20247
September 20242

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
March 20254
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 20252
April 202515
March 20259
February 202510
January 20254
December 202412
November 202422
October 20249
September 202435
August 20243

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202512
May 20259
April 202510
March 202513
February 20254
January 20252
December 202410
November 202413
October 202410
September 202415
August 202410

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20256
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20257
April 20252
March 20253
February 20258
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Tunstall in July 2025

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

1. Tower Square (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. New Hayes Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Other crime1
4. Furlong Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Victoria Park Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bond Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Meir Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Haymarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
10. Farndale Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1

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