Crime in Dresden & Florence: statistics, rates and trends
726 crimes were recorded in Dresden & Florence in the 12 months to August 2026, 126.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Dresden & Florence at a glance
- Crime trends in Dresden & Florence
- Types of crime in Dresden & Florence
- Dresden & Florence compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dresden & Florence
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dresden & Florence
- Demographics of Dresden & Florence
- Questions about crime in Dresden & Florence
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (321), anti-social behaviour (108) and public order (67) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 739th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Dresden & Florence | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 726 | 37,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 126.8 | 139.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 5,725 | 270,425 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Dresden & Florence peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,002 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (687). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 726 | 126.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 721 | 125.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 687 | 120.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 791 | 138.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 785 | 137.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 800 | 139.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 719 | 125.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 920 | 160.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,002 | 175.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 56 |
| July 2026 | 69 |
| June 2026 | 63 |
| May 2026 | 67 |
| April 2026 | 68 |
| March 2026 | 61 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 69 |
| October 2025 | 51 |
| September 2025 | 68 |
Compared with England and Wales, Dresden & Florence recorded notably more public order (76% above the national rate), other crime (74% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (64% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (21% below). On the year before, public order rose from 47 to 67, while shoplifting fell from 50 to 38 and criminal damage and arson fell from 53 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 321 | 56.1 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 | 18.9 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Public order | 67 | 11.7 | 6.7 | +43% |
| Other theft | 55 | 9.6 | 6.4 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 7.5 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 6.6 | 8.5 | -24% |
| Burglary | 25 | 4.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 21 | 3.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Dresden & Florence; the highest is Longton & Meir Hay South (269.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Lightwood North & Normacot (55.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dresden & Florence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightwood North & Normacot | 396 | 55.5 | -56% |
| Longton & Meir Hay South | 1,703 | 269.5 | +112% |
| Blurton | 1,004 | 123.4 | -3% |
| Hollybush | 415 | 87.9 | -31% |
| Sandford Hill | 648 | 116.3 | -8% |
| Meir South | 854 | 131.1 | +3% |
| Fenton East | 1,065 | 186.8 | +47% |
| Meir Hay North, Parkhall & Weston Coyney | 973 | 77.6 | -39% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Dresden & Florence over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (69).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 69 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 48 |
| On or near Queens Park Avenue | 36 |
| On or near Farmer Street | 30 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Lilleshall Street | 25 |
| On or near Peel Street | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 19 |
| On or near Tatton Street | 18 |
| On or near Erskine Street | 17 |
Of the 618 crimes in Dresden & Florence with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 108 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 253 | 40.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 182 | 29.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Dresden & Florence has an estimated population of 5,725 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (30%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dresden & Florence average decile 2.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Dresden & Florence | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 28.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Dresden & Florence a safe place to live?
Dresden & Florence recorded 126.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 739th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Dresden & Florence?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 321 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (108).
Is crime in Dresden & Florence going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dresden & Florence was almost unchanged on the year before: 726 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 721 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dresden & Florence?
About 5,725 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dresden & Florence?
Dresden & Florence 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.