Crime in Basford & Hartshill: statistics, rates and trends
526 crimes were recorded in Basford & Hartshill in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Basford & Hartshill
- Questions about crime in Basford & Hartshill
- About this data
526 crimes were recorded in Basford & Hartshill in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 203 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Basford & Hartshill has the 2,063rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Basford & Hartshill | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 526 | 37,571 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.0 | 138.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 7,109 | 270,425 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Basford & Hartshill was highest in the year to July 2022 (688 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (500). Over the whole period it fell 18%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 526 | 74.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 510 | 71.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 500 | 70.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 670 | 94.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 688 | 96.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 597 | 84.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 512 | 72.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 582 | 81.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 643 | 90.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 43 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Basford & Hartshill over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+44%) and criminal damage and arson (+36%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-37%) and shoplifting (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 203 | 28.6 | 0.83 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 85 | 12.0 | 0.78 | +44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 6.3 | 0.93 | +36% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 5.6 | 0.68 | -32% |
| Other theft | 38 | 5.3 | 0.84 | +9% |
| Public order | 35 | 4.9 | 0.74 | -10% |
| Burglary | 28 | 3.9 | 1.11 | +27% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.7 | 0.54 | -37% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.3 | 0.39 | +125% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.1 | 1.16 | -11% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 0.47 | -46% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.6 | 0.68 | +0% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.31 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.17 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Basford & Hartshill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Basford & Hartshill recorded 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 38.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Basford & Hartshill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Basford & Hartshill recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Basford & Hartshill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Basford & Hartshill recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Basford & Hartshill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Basford & Hartshill recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Basford & Hartshill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Basford & Hartshill recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Basford & Hartshill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Basford & Hartshill recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Basford & Hartshill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Basford & Hartshill recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Basford & Hartshill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Basford & Hartshill recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Basford & Hartshill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Basford & Hartshill recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Basford & Hartshill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Basford & Hartshill recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Basford & Hartshill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Basford & Hartshill recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Basford & Hartshill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Basford & Hartshill recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Basford & Hartshill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Basford & Hartshill recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Basford & Hartshill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Basford & Hartshill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Basford & Hartshill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Basford & Hartshill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Basford & Hartshill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartshill Park & Stoke | 1,778 | 304.4 | +311% |
| Penkhull & Springfields | 905 | 188.0 | +154% |
| Etruria & Hanley | 1,689 | 247.3 | +234% |
| Boothen | 452 | 100.0 | +35% |
| Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton | 4,861 | 295.5 | +299% |
| Trent Vale & Oak Hill | 678 | 103.5 | +40% |
| Fenton West & Mount Pleasant | 1,284 | 197.1 | +166% |
| Birches Head & Northwood | 1,802 | 146.0 | +97% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Basford & Hartshill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 45 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Coronation Road | 27 |
| On or near Ashlands Grove | 19 |
| On or near Rosemary Ednam Close | 18 |
| On or near Sackville Street | 16 |
| On or near Clare Street | 14 |
| On or near Stanley Road | 14 |
| On or near Kings Place | 13 |
| On or near Ashwell Road | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Basford & Hartshill over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 182 | 34.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 142 | 27.0% |
| Not recorded | 85 | 16.2% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 11.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 4.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Basford & Hartshill has an estimated population of 7,109. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Basford & Hartshill sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Basford & Hartshill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.3% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% |
| Private rented homes | 30.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
Is Basford & Hartshill a safe place to live?
Basford & Hartshill recorded 74.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Basford & Hartshill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (85).
Is crime in Basford & Hartshill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Basford & Hartshill was up 3% on the year before: 526 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 510 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Basford & Hartshill?
Basford & Hartshill is policed by Staffordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Basford & Hartshill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.