Crime in Boothen: statistics, rates and trends
452 crimes were recorded in Boothen in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
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452 crimes were recorded in Boothen in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 199 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Boothen has the 1,237th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Boothen | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 452 | 37,571 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.0 | 138.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 4,520 | 270,425 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Boothen was highest in the year to July 2018 (516 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (403). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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 | 452 | 100.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 431 | 95.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 443 | 98.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 423 | 93.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 484 | 107.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 403 | 89.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 406 | 89.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 450 | 99.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 516 | 114.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 47 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 48 |
| March 2026 | 35 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 30 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
| August 2025 | 43 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Boothen 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, other theft, burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+55%) and violence and sexual offences (+24%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-46%) and criminal damage and arson (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 199 | 44.0 | 1.29 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 13.7 | 0.89 | -7% |
| Other theft | 37 | 8.2 | 1.28 | +19% |
| Burglary | 34 | 7.5 | 2.13 | +55% |
| Public order | 29 | 6.4 | 0.97 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 5.8 | 0.85 | -32% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 4.6 | 0.94 | -46% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 2.4 | 2.51 | +38% |
| Drugs | 10 | 2.2 | 0.68 | -9% |
| Other crime | 9 | 2.0 | 0.94 | -10% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.8 | 1.31 | +167% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.9 | 0.11 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.54 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Boothen
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Boothen recorded 199 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 44.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Boothen
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Boothen recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Boothen
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Boothen recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Boothen
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Boothen recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Boothen
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Boothen recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Boothen
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Boothen recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Boothen
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Boothen recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Boothen
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Boothen recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Boothen
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Boothen recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Boothen
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Boothen recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Boothen
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Boothen recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Boothen
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Boothen recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Boothen
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Boothen recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Boothen, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Boothen.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Boothen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartshill Park & Stoke | 1,778 | 304.4 | +204% |
| Penkhull & Springfields | 905 | 188.0 | +88% |
| Trent Vale & Oak Hill | 678 | 103.5 | +4% |
| Fenton West & Mount Pleasant | 1,284 | 197.1 | +97% |
| Basford & Hartshill | 526 | 74.0 | -26% |
| Hollybush | 424 | 89.8 | -10% |
| Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton | 4,861 | 295.5 | +195% |
| Fenton East | 1,088 | 190.8 | +91% |
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 Boothen over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Trow Close | 48 |
| On or near Gable Street | 33 |
| On or near Corporation Street | 30 |
| On or near Birks Street | 29 |
| On or near Keary Street | 27 |
| On or near Spode Street | 27 |
| On or near Butler Street | 24 |
| On or near Fielding Street | 17 |
| On or near Harding Terrace | 16 |
| On or near Summer Street | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Boothen 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 | 159 | 35.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 108 | 23.9% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 14.2% |
| Not recorded | 62 | 13.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 4.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Boothen has an estimated population of 4,520. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Boothen sits in decile 2.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Boothen |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.4% |
| Social rented homes | 17.7% |
| Private rented homes | 34.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 |
Is Boothen a safe place to live?
Boothen recorded 100.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Boothen?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 199 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (62).
Is crime in Boothen going up or down?
Recorded crime in Boothen was up 5% on the year before: 452 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 431 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Boothen?
Boothen 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 Boothen. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.