Crime in Bradeley & Chell Heath: statistics, rates and trends
604 crimes were recorded in Bradeley & Chell Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bradeley & Chell Heath
- Questions about crime in Bradeley & Chell Heath
- About this data
604 crimes were recorded in Bradeley & Chell Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 233 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bradeley & Chell Heath has the 1,805th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bradeley & Chell Heath | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 604 | 37,571 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.4 | 138.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 7,424 | 270,425 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bradeley & Chell Heath was highest in the year to July 2018 (739 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (509). 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 | 604 | 81.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 529 | 71.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 543 | 73.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 604 | 81.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 600 | 80.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 509 | 68.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 560 | 75.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 687 | 92.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 739 | 99.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 47 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bradeley & Chell Heath 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 (+27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 233 | 31.4 | 0.92 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 133 | 17.9 | 1.17 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 7.3 | 1.07 | -4% |
| Public order | 40 | 5.4 | 0.81 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 4.0 | 0.82 | +58% |
| Other theft | 29 | 3.9 | 0.61 | +7% |
| Burglary | 23 | 3.1 | 0.88 | +77% |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.0 | 0.62 | +200% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.8 | 0.83 | -7% |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.5 | 1.10 | +267% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.3 | 0.16 | +400% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.1 | 1.11 | +60% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.7 | 0.82 | +400% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bradeley & Chell Heath
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bradeley & Chell Heath recorded 233 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 38.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bradeley & Chell Heath
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bradeley & Chell Heath recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 22.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bradeley & Chell Heath
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bradeley & Chell Heath recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bradeley & Chell Heath
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bradeley & Chell Heath recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bradeley & Chell Heath
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bradeley & Chell Heath recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bradeley & Chell Heath
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bradeley & Chell Heath recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bradeley & Chell Heath
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bradeley & Chell Heath recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 77% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bradeley & Chell Heath
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bradeley & Chell Heath recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bradeley & Chell Heath
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bradeley & Chell Heath recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bradeley & Chell Heath
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bradeley & Chell Heath recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 267% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bradeley & Chell Heath
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bradeley & Chell Heath recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bradeley & Chell Heath
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bradeley & Chell Heath recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bradeley & Chell Heath
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bradeley & Chell Heath recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bradeley & Chell Heath, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bradeley & Chell Heath.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bradeley & Chell Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Chell & Stanfield | 898 | 135.6 | +67% |
| Great Chell & Packmoor | 827 | 84.6 | +4% |
| Burslem Park | 688 | 138.4 | +70% |
| Ford Green & Smallthorne | 834 | 147.7 | +82% |
| Tunstall | 1,387 | 172.0 | +111% |
| Baddeley, Milton & Norton | 1,277 | 70.6 | -13% |
| Goldenhill & Sandyford | 621 | 105.6 | +30% |
| Burslem | 794 | 179.0 | +120% |
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 Bradeley & Chell Heath over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sutton Place | 43 |
| On or near Rowhurst Place | 34 |
| On or near Edge Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Chorley Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Johnson Place | 22 |
| On or near Meadow Road | 21 |
| On or near Ball Hayes Road | 20 |
| On or near Bentley Road | 19 |
| On or near Eccleston Place | 18 |
| On or near Buckley Road | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bradeley & Chell Heath 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 | 193 | 32.0% |
| Not recorded | 133 | 22.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 132 | 21.9% |
| Under investigation | 81 | 13.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 2.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Bradeley & Chell Heath has an estimated population of 7,424. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bradeley & Chell Heath sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bradeley & Chell Heath |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.8% |
| Social rented homes | 34.0% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.5% |
Is Bradeley & Chell Heath a safe place to live?
Bradeley & Chell Heath recorded 81.4 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 Bradeley & Chell Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 233 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (133).
Is crime in Bradeley & Chell Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bradeley & Chell Heath was up 14% on the year before: 604 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 529 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bradeley & Chell Heath?
Bradeley & Chell Heath 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 Bradeley & Chell Heath. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.