Crime in Bradeley & Chell Heath: statistics, rates and trends
621 crimes were recorded in Bradeley & Chell Heath in the 12 months to August 2026, 83.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bradeley & Chell Heath at a glance
- Crime trends in Bradeley & Chell Heath
- Types of crime in Bradeley & Chell Heath
- Bradeley & Chell Heath compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bradeley & Chell Heath
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bradeley & Chell Heath
- Demographics of Bradeley & Chell Heath
- Questions about crime in Bradeley & Chell Heath
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (235), anti-social behaviour (140) and criminal damage and arson (54) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,718th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bradeley & Chell Heath | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 621 | 37,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.6 | 139.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 7,424 | 270,425 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bradeley & Chell Heath peaked in the year to August 2018 (725 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (504). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 621 | 83.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 535 | 72.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 542 | 73.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 598 | 80.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 606 | 81.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 504 | 67.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 569 | 76.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 663 | 89.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 725 | 97.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 64 |
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 57 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 62 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 54 |
| September 2025 | 50 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (37% below) and public order (21% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 113 to 140.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 235 | 31.7 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 140 | 18.9 | 15.4 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 7.3 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Public order | 39 | 5.3 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 4.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 30 | 4.0 | 6.4 | +11% |
| Burglary | 24 | 3.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bradeley & Chell Heath; the highest is Burslem (184.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Baddeley, Milton & Norton (71.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bradeley & Chell Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Chell & Stanfield | 902 | 136.2 | +63% |
| Great Chell & Packmoor | 857 | 87.6 | +5% |
| Burslem Park | 715 | 143.9 | +72% |
| Ford Green & Smallthorne | 828 | 146.7 | +75% |
| Tunstall | 1,391 | 172.5 | +106% |
| Baddeley, Milton & Norton | 1,295 | 71.6 | -14% |
| Goldenhill & Sandyford | 657 | 111.7 | +34% |
| Burslem | 818 | 184.4 | +120% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Bradeley & Chell Heath over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sutton Place” (47).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sutton Place | 47 |
| On or near Rowhurst Place | 32 |
| On or near Edge Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Meadow Road | 25 |
| On or near Johnson Place | 24 |
| On or near Bentley Road | 22 |
| On or near Eccleston Place | 20 |
| On or near Ball Hayes Road | 18 |
| On or near Chorley Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Buckley Road | 17 |
Of the 481 crimes in Bradeley & Chell Heath with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 140 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 195 | 40.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 139 | 28.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 15.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 3.5% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Bradeley & Chell Heath has an estimated population of 7,424 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (34%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (31%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (16%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bradeley & Chell Heath average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bradeley & Chell Heath | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 16.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 31.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 34.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bradeley & Chell Heath a safe place to live?
Bradeley & Chell Heath recorded 83.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,718th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bradeley & Chell Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 235 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (140).
Is crime in Bradeley & Chell Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bradeley & Chell Heath was up 16% on the year before: 621 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 535 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bradeley & Chell Heath?
About 7,424 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bradeley & Chell Heath?
Bradeley & Chell Heath 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.