Crime in Baddeley, Milton & Norton: statistics, rates and trends
1,295 crimes were recorded in Baddeley, Milton & Norton in the 12 months to August 2026, 71.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Baddeley, Milton & Norton at a glance
- Crime trends in Baddeley, Milton & Norton
- Types of crime in Baddeley, Milton & Norton
- Baddeley, Milton & Norton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Baddeley, Milton & Norton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Baddeley, Milton & Norton
- Demographics of Baddeley, Milton & Norton
- Questions about crime in Baddeley, Milton & Norton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (541), anti-social behaviour (282) and criminal damage and arson (112) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,157th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Baddeley, Milton & Norton | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,295 | 37,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.6 | 139.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 18,096 | 270,425 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Baddeley, Milton & Norton peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,466 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,280). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,295 | 71.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,343 | 74.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,425 | 78.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,400 | 77.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,461 | 80.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,280 | 70.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,466 | 81.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,435 | 79.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,464 | 80.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 132 |
| July 2026 | 118 |
| June 2026 | 136 |
| May 2026 | 125 |
| April 2026 | 109 |
| March 2026 | 100 |
| February 2026 | 108 |
| January 2026 | 92 |
| December 2025 | 101 |
| November 2025 | 74 |
| October 2025 | 104 |
| September 2025 | 96 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and drugs (66% below) and vehicle crime (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary rose from 39 to 56, while drugs fell from 30 to 20 and criminal damage and arson fell from 139 to 112.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 541 | 29.9 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 282 | 15.6 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 112 | 6.2 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Public order | 109 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Other theft | 60 | 3.3 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Burglary | 56 | 3.1 | 3.6 | +44% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 2.3 | 5.0 | -9% |
| Other crime | 33 | 1.8 | 2.1 | -11% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.1 | 3.3 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Baddeley, Milton & Norton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Baddeley, Milton & Norton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Green & Smallthorne | 828 | 146.7 | +105% |
| Bradeley & Chell Heath | 621 | 83.6 | +17% |
| Burslem Park | 715 | 143.9 | +101% |
| Moorcroft & Sneyd Green | 2,057 | 147.8 | +107% |
| Abbey Hulton | 843 | 123.5 | +73% |
| Little Chell & Stanfield | 902 | 136.2 | +90% |
| Birches Head & Northwood | 1,787 | 144.8 | +102% |
| Great Chell & Packmoor | 857 | 87.6 | +22% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Baddeley, Milton & Norton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Thursfield Place” (71).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Thursfield Place | 71 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 47 |
| On or near Silver Street | 45 |
| On or near Supermarket | 39 |
| On or near Burnett Place | 33 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 29 |
| On or near Bew Street | 28 |
| On or near Willatt Place | 28 |
| On or near Hollowood Place | 26 |
| On or near Yarnbrook Grove | 25 |
Of the 1,013 crimes in Baddeley, Milton & Norton with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 282 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 425 | 42.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 279 | 27.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 143 | 14.1% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 38 | 3.8% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Baddeley, Milton & Norton has an estimated population of 18,096 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (13%, against 20%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%) and fewer students (5.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Baddeley, Milton & Norton average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Baddeley, Milton & Norton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Baddeley, Milton & Norton a safe place to live?
Baddeley, Milton & Norton recorded 71.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,157th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Baddeley, Milton & Norton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 541 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (282).
Is crime in Baddeley, Milton & Norton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Baddeley, Milton & Norton was down 4% on the year before: 1,295 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,343 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Baddeley, Milton & Norton?
About 18,096 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Baddeley, Milton & Norton?
Baddeley, Milton & Norton 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.