Crime in Basford & Hartshill: statistics, rates and trends
536 crimes were recorded in Basford & Hartshill in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Basford & Hartshill at a glance
- Crime trends in Basford & Hartshill
- Types of crime in Basford & Hartshill
- Basford & Hartshill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Basford & Hartshill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Basford & Hartshill
- Demographics of Basford & Hartshill
- Questions about crime in Basford & Hartshill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (212), anti-social behaviour (89) and criminal damage and arson (47) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,004th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Basford & Hartshill | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 536 | 37,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.4 | 139.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 7,109 | 270,425 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Basford & Hartshill peaked in the year to August 2022 (691 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (492). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 536 | 75.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 517 | 72.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 492 | 69.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 658 | 92.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 691 | 97.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 599 | 84.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 520 | 73.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 577 | 81.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 636 | 89.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 53 |
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 46 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (43% below) and public order (26% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 62 to 89 and criminal damage and arson rose from 34 to 47, while shoplifting fell from 69 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 212 | 29.8 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 89 | 12.5 | 15.4 | +44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 6.6 | 6.7 | +38% |
| Other theft | 41 | 5.8 | 6.4 | +21% |
| Public order | 35 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 4.8 | 8.5 | -51% |
| Burglary | 26 | 3.7 | 3.6 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Basford & Hartshill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Basford & Hartshill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartshill Park & Stoke | 1,803 | 308.7 | +309% |
| Penkhull & Springfields | 948 | 196.9 | +161% |
| Etruria & Hanley | 1,682 | 246.3 | +227% |
| Boothen | 449 | 99.3 | +32% |
| Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton | 4,890 | 297.2 | +294% |
| Trent Vale & Oak Hill | 679 | 103.7 | +38% |
| Fenton West & Mount Pleasant | 1,311 | 201.3 | +167% |
| Birches Head & Northwood | 1,787 | 144.8 | +92% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Basford & Hartshill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (41).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 41 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 32 |
| On or near Coronation Road | 30 |
| On or near Ashlands Grove | 19 |
| On or near Rosemary Ednam Close | 18 |
| On or near Kings Place | 17 |
| On or near Clare Street | 16 |
| On or near Sackville Street | 16 |
| On or near Stanley Road | 14 |
| On or near Scrivener Road | 13 |
Of the 447 crimes in Basford & Hartshill with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 89 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 189 | 42.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 141 | 31.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 13.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
Basford & Hartshill has an estimated population of 7,109 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (30%, against 20%), more students (11.1%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Basford & Hartshill average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Basford & Hartshill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Basford & Hartshill a safe place to live?
Basford & Hartshill recorded 75.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,004th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Basford & Hartshill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 212 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (89).
Is crime in Basford & Hartshill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Basford & Hartshill was up 4% on the year before: 536 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 517 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Basford & Hartshill?
About 7,109 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Basford & Hartshill?
Basford & Hartshill 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.