Crime in Bucknall & Eaton Park: statistics, rates and trends
554 crimes were recorded in Bucknall & Eaton Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 100.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bucknall & Eaton Park
- Questions about crime in Bucknall & Eaton Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (200), anti-social behaviour (84), criminal damage and arson (57) and shoplifting (57) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,215th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bucknall & Eaton Park | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 554 | 37,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.7 | 139.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 5,501 | 270,425 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Bucknall & Eaton Park of any year here (554 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 554 | 100.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 587 | 106.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 659 | 119.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 697 | 126.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 710 | 129.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 685 | 124.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 913 | 166.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 796 | 144.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 816 | 148.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 48 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bucknall & Eaton Park recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (54% above the national rate) and burglary (43% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (30% below) and vehicle crime (27% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 67 to 84 and criminal damage and arson rose from 47 to 57, while vehicle crime fell from 36 to 20 and shoplifting fell from 90 to 57.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 200 | 36.4 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 15.3 | 15.4 | +25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 10.4 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 10.4 | 8.5 | -37% |
| Public order | 38 | 6.9 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Burglary | 28 | 5.1 | 3.6 | +12% |
| Other theft | 25 | 4.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 3.6 | 5.0 | -44% |
| Robbery | 16 | 2.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Bucknall & Eaton Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bucknall & Eaton Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend | 1,994 | 151.9 | +51% |
| Abbey Hulton | 843 | 123.5 | +23% |
| Birches Head & Northwood | 1,787 | 144.8 | +44% |
| Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton | 4,890 | 297.2 | +195% |
| Fenton East | 1,065 | 186.8 | +85% |
| Etruria & Hanley | 1,682 | 246.3 | +145% |
| Moorcroft & Sneyd Green | 2,057 | 147.8 | +47% |
| Sandford Hill | 648 | 116.3 | +15% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Bucknall & Eaton Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (56).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 56 |
| On or near Bucknall Road | 45 |
| On or near Royden Avenue | 34 |
| On or near A5272 | 29 |
| On or near Werrington Road | 27 |
| On or near Stevenson Road | 22 |
| On or near Millett Road | 21 |
| On or near Pennell Street | 18 |
| On or near Abbey Road | 17 |
| On or near Tewkesbury Grove | 17 |
Of the 470 crimes in Bucknall & Eaton Park with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 84 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 188 | 40.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 144 | 30.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 8.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Bucknall & Eaton Park has an estimated population of 5,501 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (18%, against 34%) and fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bucknall & Eaton Park average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bucknall & Eaton Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bucknall & Eaton Park a safe place to live?
Bucknall & Eaton Park recorded 100.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,215th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Bucknall & Eaton Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 200 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (84).
Is crime in Bucknall & Eaton Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bucknall & Eaton Park was down 6% on the year before: 554 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 587 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bucknall & Eaton Park?
About 5,501 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bucknall & Eaton Park?
Bucknall & Eaton Park 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.