Crime Rate in Tunstall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tunstall

The total recorded crimes in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in March 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tunstall crime rate of 5.06 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (48.15% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
Tunstall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mc Kinley Street with total crimes: 9
  • Linwood Way with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Tunstall has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 5.06 ranking 12th 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.

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
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
Sandford Hill57 21575 31610 24
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

Tunstall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (67 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
June 202422
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 134 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20254
January 20252
December 202410
November 202413
October 202410
September 202415
August 202410
July 202415
June 202416
May 202412
April 202414

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202511
January 20253
December 202411
November 20248
October 20244
September 202410
August 20246
July 202413
June 202416
May 20248
April 202411

A total of 528 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202527
January 202540
December 202450
November 202431
October 202453
September 202434
August 202432
July 202436
June 202468
May 202450
April 202467

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 20258
December 20248
November 202416
October 202413
September 202414
August 202411
July 202410
June 202428
May 202411
April 202419

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
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
October 20247
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 194 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202510
January 20254
December 202412
November 202422
October 20249
September 202435
August 20243
July 202426
June 202442
May 202411
April 202411

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243
April 20249

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20247
July 202411
June 202410
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Tunstall in March 2025

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

1. Mc Kinley Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Linwood Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
4. Kenworthy Street (Map)
Total5
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Madeira Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Tower Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rialto Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Parsonage Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
10. Madison Court (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Other theft1

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