Crime in Boothen: statistics, rates and trends
449 crimes were recorded in Boothen in the 12 months to August 2026, 99.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (194), anti-social behaviour (67) and other theft (37) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,251st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Boothen | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 449 | 37,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.3 | 139.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 4,520 | 270,425 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Boothen peaked in the year to August 2018 (505 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (403). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 449 | 99.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 428 | 94.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 453 | 100.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 419 | 92.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 468 | 103.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 429 | 94.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 403 | 89.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 446 | 98.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 505 | 111.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Boothen recorded notably more burglary (2.2 times the national rate), other theft (27% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (25% above the national rate). On the year before, burglary rose from 23 to 35 and other theft rose from 30 to 37, while vehicle crime fell from 37 to 21 and public order fell from 39 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 194 | 42.9 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 14.8 | 15.4 | +18% |
| Other theft | 37 | 8.2 | 6.4 | +23% |
| Burglary | 35 | 7.7 | 3.6 | +52% |
| Public order | 27 | 6.0 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 5.8 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 4.6 | 5.0 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 2.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Boothen; the highest is Hartshill Park & Stoke (308.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Basford & Hartshill (75.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Boothen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartshill Park & Stoke | 1,803 | 308.7 | +211% |
| Penkhull & Springfields | 948 | 196.9 | +98% |
| Trent Vale & Oak Hill | 679 | 103.7 | +4% |
| Fenton West & Mount Pleasant | 1,311 | 201.3 | +103% |
| Basford & Hartshill | 536 | 75.4 | -24% |
| Hollybush | 415 | 87.9 | -11% |
| Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton | 4,890 | 297.2 | +199% |
| Fenton East | 1,065 | 186.8 | +88% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Boothen over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Trow Close” (42).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Trow Close | 42 |
| On or near Gable Street | 34 |
| On or near Birks Street | 30 |
| On or near Corporation Street | 30 |
| On or near Keary Street | 28 |
| On or near Spode Street | 27 |
| On or near Butler Street | 20 |
| On or near Fielding Street | 17 |
| On or near Harding Terrace | 16 |
| On or near Cornwallis Street | 13 |
Of the 382 crimes in Boothen with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 67 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 150 | 39.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 114 | 29.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 16.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Boothen has an estimated population of 4,520 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (35%, against 20%), more households without a car (37%, against 23%) and a younger population (12%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Boothen average decile 2.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Boothen | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 37.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 34.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Boothen a safe place to live?
Boothen recorded 99.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,251st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and other theft.
What is the most common crime in Boothen?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 194 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (67).
Is crime in Boothen going up or down?
Recorded crime in Boothen was up 5% on the year before: 449 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 428 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Boothen?
About 4,520 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Boothen?
Boothen 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.