Crime in Etruria & Hanley: statistics, rates and trends
1,689 crimes were recorded in Etruria & Hanley in the 12 months to July 2026, 247.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Etruria & Hanley at a glance
- Crime trends in Etruria & Hanley
- Types of crime in Etruria & Hanley
- Etruria & Hanley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Etruria & Hanley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Etruria & Hanley
- Population and deprivation in Etruria & Hanley
- Questions about crime in Etruria & Hanley
- About this data
1,689 crimes were recorded in Etruria & Hanley in the 12 months to July 2026, 247.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 460 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Etruria & Hanley has the 124th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Etruria & Hanley | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,689 | 37,571 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 247.3 | 138.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 6,829 | 270,425 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Etruria & Hanley was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,747 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,342). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 | 1,689 | 247.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,612 | 236.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,666 | 244.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,732 | 253.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,727 | 252.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,342 | 196.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,370 | 200.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,646 | 241.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,747 | 255.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 138 |
| June 2026 | 174 |
| May 2026 | 154 |
| April 2026 | 139 |
| March 2026 | 144 |
| February 2026 | 122 |
| January 2026 | 119 |
| December 2025 | 140 |
| November 2025 | 112 |
| October 2025 | 138 |
| September 2025 | 139 |
| August 2025 | 170 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Etruria & Hanley 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in drugs (+63%) and criminal damage and arson (+25%). The largest falls were in other theft (-35%) and shoplifting (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 460 | 67.4 | 1.97 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 314 | 46.0 | 3.00 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 212 | 31.0 | 3.75 | -26% |
| Public order | 160 | 23.4 | 3.53 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 147 | 21.5 | 3.17 | +25% |
| Drugs | 96 | 14.1 | 4.30 | +63% |
| Other theft | 79 | 11.6 | 1.81 | -35% |
| Vehicle crime | 64 | 9.4 | 1.90 | +19% |
| Burglary | 61 | 8.9 | 2.53 | +22% |
| Other crime | 29 | 4.2 | 2.01 | +16% |
| Possession of weapons | 27 | 4.0 | 4.07 | -10% |
| Robbery | 24 | 3.5 | 2.60 | +20% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.6 | 1.96 | +10% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.7 | 0.43 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Etruria & Hanley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Etruria & Hanley recorded 460 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (67.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 27.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Etruria & Hanley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Etruria & Hanley recorded 314 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 18.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Etruria & Hanley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Etruria & Hanley recorded 212 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Etruria & Hanley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Etruria & Hanley recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Etruria & Hanley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Etruria & Hanley recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Etruria & Hanley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Etruria & Hanley recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 63% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Etruria & Hanley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Etruria & Hanley recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Etruria & Hanley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Etruria & Hanley recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Etruria & Hanley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Etruria & Hanley recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Etruria & Hanley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Etruria & Hanley recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Etruria & Hanley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Etruria & Hanley recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Etruria & Hanley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Etruria & Hanley recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Etruria & Hanley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Etruria & Hanley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Etruria & Hanley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Etruria & Hanley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Etruria & Hanley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Etruria & Hanley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Etruria & Hanley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton | 4,861 | 295.5 | +19% |
| Birches Head & Northwood | 1,802 | 146.0 | -41% |
| Basford & Hartshill | 526 | 74.0 | -70% |
| Moorcroft & Sneyd Green | 2,059 | 147.9 | -40% |
| Hartshill Park & Stoke | 1,778 | 304.4 | +23% |
| Burslem | 794 | 179.0 | -28% |
| Bucknall & Eaton Park | 563 | 102.3 | -59% |
| Burslem Park | 688 | 138.4 | -44% |
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 Etruria & Hanley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 162 |
| On or near Etruria Old Road | 130 |
| On or near Ridgehouse Drive | 91 |
| On or near Pavilion Drive | 90 |
| On or near Supermarket | 88 |
| On or near Marina Way | 88 |
| On or near Douglas Street | 81 |
| On or near Pebble Mill Street | 65 |
| On or near Marsh Street North | 51 |
| On or near Havelock Place | 42 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Etruria & Hanley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 461 | 27.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 417 | 24.7% |
| Not recorded | 314 | 18.6% |
| Under investigation | 140 | 8.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 113 | 6.7% |
| Local resolution | 83 | 4.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 70 | 4.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 69 | 4.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
Etruria & Hanley has an estimated population of 6,829. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Etruria & Hanley sits in decile 1.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Etruria & Hanley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.6% |
| Social rented homes | 18.2% |
| Private rented homes | 38.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 59.4% |
Is Etruria & Hanley a safe place to live?
Etruria & Hanley recorded 247.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Etruria & Hanley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 460 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (314).
Is crime in Etruria & Hanley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Etruria & Hanley was up 5% on the year before: 1,689 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,612 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Etruria & Hanley?
Etruria & Hanley 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 Etruria & Hanley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.