Crime Rate in Weston Coyney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Weston Coyney

The total recorded crimes in Weston Coyney, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weston Coyney crime rate of 1.86 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 Weston Coyney, encompassing approximately 8,085 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Weston Coyney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coupe Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Brookview Drive with total crimes: 1
  • The Moat with total crimes: 1

How safe is Weston Coyney?

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

  • Relative to Stoke-on-Trent:

    • In 2024, Weston Coyney demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 345 crimes compared to 1067.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Weston Coyney recorded fewer crimes than 34 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

    • In 2023, Weston Coyney had fewer crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 331 crimes compared to 985. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Weston Coyney recorded fewer crimes than 35 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Weston Coyney Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Weston Coyney has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 1.86 ranking 36th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Weston Coyney crimes were 345. The crime rate of Weston Coyney in 2024 was 42.67 (year) or 3.56 (month) ranking it 35 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Weston Coyney were around 331 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.94 (year) or 3.41 (month) ranking 36 most dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Weston Coyney)CrimesRank (Weston Coyney)CrimesRank (Weston Coyney)
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
Springfields and Trent Vale66 17699 23697 20
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
Meir Hay14 37280 37304 37

Weston Coyney Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 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 4 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 (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 202510
February 20259
January 202510
December 202414
November 20249
October 20248
September 202417
August 202416
July 202415
June 202424
May 202423

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
May 20243

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
August 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Weston Coyney in May 2025

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

1. Coupe Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Brookview Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Moat (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Edwal Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Holyhead Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. West Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Dimmelow Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bath Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Warners Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Oswald Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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