Crime in Bucknall & Eaton Park: statistics, rates and trends
563 crimes were recorded in Bucknall & Eaton Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bucknall & Eaton Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Bucknall & Eaton Park
- Types of crime in Bucknall & Eaton Park
- Bucknall & Eaton Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bucknall & Eaton Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bucknall & Eaton Park
- Population and deprivation in Bucknall & Eaton Park
- Questions about crime in Bucknall & Eaton Park
- About this data
563 crimes were recorded in Bucknall & Eaton Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 207 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bucknall & Eaton Park has the 1,184th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bucknall & Eaton Park | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 563 | 37,571 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.3 | 138.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 5,501 | 270,425 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bucknall & Eaton Park was highest in the year to July 2020 (931 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (563). Over the whole period it fell 33%, 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 | 563 | 102.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 579 | 105.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 672 | 122.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 707 | 128.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 678 | 123.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 709 | 128.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 931 | 169.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 780 | 141.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 846 | 153.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 51 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 51 |
| January 2026 | 49 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 56 |
| August 2025 | 57 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bucknall & Eaton Park 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 criminal damage and arson, burglary, robbery.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+35%) and burglary (+35%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-41%) and vehicle crime (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 207 | 37.6 | 1.10 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 | 14.7 | 0.96 | +35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 10.2 | 1.50 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 10.0 | 1.21 | -41% |
| Public order | 40 | 7.3 | 1.09 | -7% |
| Burglary | 31 | 5.6 | 1.59 | +35% |
| Other theft | 23 | 4.2 | 0.65 | +44% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 4.2 | 0.85 | -34% |
| Robbery | 16 | 2.9 | 2.15 | +300% |
| Drugs | 11 | 2.0 | 0.61 | +83% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.8 | 0.86 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.9 | 1.10 | +150% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 0.56 | -79% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.22 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bucknall & Eaton Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bucknall & Eaton Park recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 36.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bucknall & Eaton Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bucknall & Eaton Park recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bucknall & Eaton Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bucknall & Eaton Park recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bucknall & Eaton Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bucknall & Eaton Park recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bucknall & Eaton Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bucknall & Eaton Park recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bucknall & Eaton Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bucknall & Eaton Park recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bucknall & Eaton Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bucknall & Eaton Park recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bucknall & Eaton Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bucknall & Eaton Park recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bucknall & Eaton Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bucknall & Eaton Park recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bucknall & Eaton Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bucknall & Eaton Park recorded 11 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 83% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bucknall & Eaton Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bucknall & Eaton Park recorded 10 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bucknall & Eaton Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bucknall & Eaton Park recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bucknall & Eaton Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bucknall & Eaton Park recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 79% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bucknall & Eaton Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bucknall & Eaton Park recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bucknall & Eaton Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bucknall & Eaton Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bucknall & Eaton Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend | 1,991 | 151.7 | +48% |
| Abbey Hulton | 829 | 121.4 | +19% |
| Birches Head & Northwood | 1,802 | 146.0 | +43% |
| Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton | 4,861 | 295.5 | +189% |
| Fenton East | 1,088 | 190.8 | +86% |
| Etruria & Hanley | 1,689 | 247.3 | +142% |
| Moorcroft & Sneyd Green | 2,059 | 147.9 | +45% |
| Sandford Hill | 654 | 117.3 | +15% |
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 Bucknall & Eaton Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 56 |
| On or near Bucknall Road | 39 |
| On or near Royden Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Werrington Road | 29 |
| On or near A5272 | 28 |
| On or near Millett Road | 24 |
| On or near Stevenson Road | 23 |
| On or near Abbey Road | 19 |
| On or near Pennell Street | 18 |
| On or near Tewkesbury Grove | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bucknall & Eaton Park 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 | 199 | 35.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 138 | 24.5% |
| Not recorded | 81 | 14.4% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 7.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 6.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 5.9% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Bucknall & Eaton Park has an estimated population of 5,501. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bucknall & Eaton Park sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bucknall & Eaton Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.3% |
| Social rented homes | 18.6% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.4% |
Is Bucknall & Eaton Park a safe place to live?
Bucknall & Eaton Park recorded 102.3 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 Bucknall & Eaton Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (81).
Is crime in Bucknall & Eaton Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bucknall & Eaton Park was down 3% on the year before: 563 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 579 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bucknall & Eaton Park?
Bucknall & Eaton Park 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 Bucknall & Eaton Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.