Crime in Abbey Hulton: statistics, rates and trends
843 crimes were recorded in Abbey Hulton in the 12 months to August 2026, 123.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Abbey Hulton at a glance
- Crime trends in Abbey Hulton
- Types of crime in Abbey Hulton
- Abbey Hulton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Abbey Hulton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Abbey Hulton
- Demographics of Abbey Hulton
- Questions about crime in Abbey Hulton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (412), anti-social behaviour (119) and criminal damage and arson (85) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 779th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Abbey Hulton | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 843 | 37,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 123.5 | 139.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 6,828 | 270,425 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Abbey Hulton peaked in the year to August 2019 (979 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (760). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 843 | 123.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 766 | 112.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 785 | 115.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 933 | 136.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 930 | 136.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 830 | 121.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 844 | 123.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 979 | 143.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 760 | 111.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 77 |
| July 2026 | 97 |
| June 2026 | 56 |
| May 2026 | 71 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 82 |
| February 2026 | 69 |
| January 2026 | 79 |
| December 2025 | 73 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 58 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
Compared with England and Wales, Abbey Hulton recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (85% above the national rate), violence and sexual offences (76% above the national rate) and public order (43% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (36% below) and other theft (23% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 352 to 412.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 412 | 60.3 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 119 | 17.4 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 | 12.4 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Public order | 65 | 9.5 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 5.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 34 | 5.0 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Burglary | 27 | 4.0 | 3.6 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 15 | 2.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Abbey Hulton; the highest is Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton (297.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Baddeley, Milton & Norton (71.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Abbey Hulton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknall & Eaton Park | 554 | 100.7 | -18% |
| Birches Head & Northwood | 1,787 | 144.8 | +17% |
| Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend | 1,994 | 151.9 | +23% |
| Moorcroft & Sneyd Green | 2,057 | 147.8 | +20% |
| Baddeley, Milton & Norton | 1,295 | 71.6 | -42% |
| Ford Green & Smallthorne | 828 | 146.7 | +19% |
| Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton | 4,890 | 297.2 | +141% |
| Etruria & Hanley | 1,682 | 246.3 | +99% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Abbey Hulton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Elmsmere Road” (77).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Elmsmere Road | 77 |
| On or near Castle Grove | 41 |
| On or near School Road | 36 |
| On or near Newstead Road | 34 |
| On or near Grantham Place | 33 |
| On or near Birchfield Road | 26 |
| On or near Supermarket | 26 |
| On or near Croxden Road | 24 |
| On or near North Place | 24 |
| On or near Abbots Place | 23 |
Of the 724 crimes in Abbey Hulton with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 119 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 338 | 46.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 197 | 27.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 83 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 32 | 4.4% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Abbey Hulton has an estimated population of 6,828 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (53%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (33%, against 18%) and less private renting (8.2%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Abbey Hulton average decile 1.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Abbey Hulton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 16.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 33.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 52.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 45.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Abbey Hulton a safe place to live?
Abbey Hulton recorded 123.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 779th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Abbey Hulton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 412 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (119).
Is crime in Abbey Hulton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Abbey Hulton was up 10% on the year before: 843 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 766 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Abbey Hulton?
About 6,828 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Abbey Hulton?
Abbey Hulton is policed by Staffordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.