Crime in Etruria & Hanley: statistics, rates and trends
1,682 crimes were recorded in Etruria & Hanley in the 12 months to August 2026, 246.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Etruria & Hanley
- Questions about crime in Etruria & Hanley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (455), anti-social behaviour (322) and shoplifting (215) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 127th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Etruria & Hanley | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,682 | 37,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 246.3 | 139.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 6,829 | 270,425 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Etruria & Hanley peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,788 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,349). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,682 | 246.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,623 | 237.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,675 | 245.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,740 | 254.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,735 | 254.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,349 | 197.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,385 | 202.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,559 | 228.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,788 | 261.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 163 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Etruria & Hanley recorded notably more drugs (4.6 times the national rate), possession of weapons (4.1 times the national rate) and shoplifting (3.7 times the national rate). On the year before, drugs rose from 55 to 103 and other crime rose from 20 to 30, while other theft fell from 110 to 85 and shoplifting fell from 273 to 215.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 455 | 66.6 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 322 | 47.2 | 15.4 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 215 | 31.5 | 8.5 | -21% |
| Public order | 150 | 22.0 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 145 | 21.2 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Drugs | 103 | 15.1 | 3.3 | +87% |
| Other theft | 85 | 12.4 | 6.4 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 55 | 8.1 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Burglary | 54 | 7.9 | 3.6 | -5% |
| Other crime | 30 | 4.4 | 2.1 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 27 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0% |
| Robbery | 26 | 3.8 | 1.4 | +30% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Etruria & Hanley; the highest is Hartshill Park & Stoke (308.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Basford & Hartshill (75.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Etruria & Hanley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton | 4,890 | 297.2 | +21% |
| Birches Head & Northwood | 1,787 | 144.8 | -41% |
| Basford & Hartshill | 536 | 75.4 | -69% |
| Moorcroft & Sneyd Green | 2,057 | 147.8 | -40% |
| Hartshill Park & Stoke | 1,803 | 308.7 | +25% |
| Burslem | 818 | 184.4 | -25% |
| Bucknall & Eaton Park | 554 | 100.7 | -59% |
| Burslem Park | 715 | 143.9 | -42% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Etruria & Hanley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (164).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 164 |
| On or near Etruria Old Road | 128 |
| On or near Pavilion Drive | 96 |
| On or near Marina Way | 93 |
| On or near Supermarket | 91 |
| On or near Ridgehouse Drive | 89 |
| On or near Douglas Street | 75 |
| On or near Pebble Mill Street | 68 |
| On or near Marsh Street North | 52 |
| On or near Havelock Place | 48 |
Of the 1,360 crimes in Etruria & Hanley with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 322 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 454 | 33.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 411 | 30.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 144 | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 111 | 8.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 81 | 6.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 78 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 61 | 4.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Etruria & Hanley has an estimated population of 6,829 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (39%, against 20%), more residents with no qualifications (31%, against 18%) and a younger population (7.4%, against 18.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Etruria & Hanley average decile 1.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Etruria & Hanley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 31.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 37.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 38.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 59.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Etruria & Hanley a safe place to live?
Etruria & Hanley recorded 246.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 127th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Etruria & Hanley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 455 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (322).
Is crime in Etruria & Hanley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Etruria & Hanley was up 4% on the year before: 1,682 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,623 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Etruria & Hanley?
About 6,829 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.4% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Etruria & Hanley?
Etruria & Hanley 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.