Crime in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend: statistics, rates and trends
1,991 crimes were recorded in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend in the 12 months to July 2026, 151.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend at a glance
- Crime trends in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend
- Types of crime in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend
- Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend
- Population and deprivation in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend
- Questions about crime in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend
- About this data
1,991 crimes were recorded in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend in the 12 months to July 2026, 151.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 792 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend has the 418th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,991 | 37,571 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 151.7 | 138.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 13,125 | 270,425 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend was highest in the year to July 2019 (2,081 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,512). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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 | 1,991 | 151.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,672 | 127.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,789 | 136.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,907 | 145.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,826 | 139.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,512 | 115.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,832 | 139.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,081 | 158.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,068 | 157.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 179 |
| June 2026 | 189 |
| May 2026 | 190 |
| April 2026 | 139 |
| March 2026 | 172 |
| February 2026 | 168 |
| January 2026 | 159 |
| December 2025 | 155 |
| November 2025 | 153 |
| October 2025 | 163 |
| September 2025 | 168 |
| August 2025 | 156 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+34%) and criminal damage and arson (+26%). The largest falls were in other crime (-28%) and vehicle crime (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 792 | 60.3 | 1.76 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 384 | 29.3 | 1.91 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 253 | 19.3 | 2.84 | +26% |
| Public order | 138 | 10.5 | 1.58 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 90 | 6.9 | 0.83 | +6% |
| Other theft | 87 | 6.6 | 1.04 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 62 | 4.7 | 0.96 | -21% |
| Burglary | 48 | 3.7 | 1.03 | -11% |
| Drugs | 46 | 3.5 | 1.07 | -6% |
| Other crime | 34 | 2.6 | 1.23 | -28% |
| Robbery | 26 | 2.0 | 1.47 | +117% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 1.8 | 1.80 | -18% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.65 | +17% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend recorded 792 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (60.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 39.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend recorded 384 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 19.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend recorded 253 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknall & Eaton Park | 563 | 102.3 | -33% |
| Sandford Hill | 654 | 117.3 | -23% |
| Abbey Hulton | 829 | 121.4 | -20% |
| Fenton East | 1,088 | 190.8 | +26% |
| Meir Hay North, Parkhall & Weston Coyney | 961 | 76.7 | -49% |
| Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton | 4,861 | 295.5 | +95% |
| Birches Head & Northwood | 1,802 | 146.0 | -4% |
| Longton & Meir Hay South | 1,668 | 263.9 | +74% |
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 Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 122 |
| On or near Twigg Street | 108 |
| On or near Wendy Close | 72 |
| On or near Dawlish Drive | 57 |
| On or near Vowchurch Way | 53 |
| On or near Chelmsford Drive | 48 |
| On or near Lillydale Road | 47 |
| On or near Waverton Road | 43 |
| On or near Sydenham Place | 42 |
| On or near Leicester Place | 38 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend 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 | 682 | 34.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 439 | 22.0% |
| Not recorded | 384 | 19.3% |
| Under investigation | 205 | 10.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 85 | 4.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 56 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 48 | 2.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend has an estimated population of 13,125. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend sits in decile 1.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.2% |
| Social rented homes | 46.7% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 78.5% |
Is Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend a safe place to live?
Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend recorded 151.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 792 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (384).
Is crime in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend was up 19% on the year before: 1,991 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,672 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend?
Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend 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 Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.