Crime in Fenton East: statistics, rates and trends
1,088 crimes were recorded in Fenton East in the 12 months to July 2026, 190.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Fenton East at a glance
- Crime trends in Fenton East
- Types of crime in Fenton East
- Fenton East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Fenton East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fenton East
- Population and deprivation in Fenton East
- Questions about crime in Fenton East
- About this data
1,088 crimes were recorded in Fenton East in the 12 months to July 2026, 190.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 367 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Fenton East has the 228th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Fenton East | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,088 | 37,571 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 190.8 | 138.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 5,702 | 270,425 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Fenton East was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,365 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,026). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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 | 1,088 | 190.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,212 | 212.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,302 | 228.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,365 | 239.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,158 | 203.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,026 | 179.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,091 | 191.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,112 | 195.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,137 | 199.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 107 |
| June 2026 | 79 |
| May 2026 | 67 |
| April 2026 | 88 |
| March 2026 | 93 |
| February 2026 | 92 |
| January 2026 | 99 |
| December 2025 | 101 |
| November 2025 | 92 |
| October 2025 | 97 |
| September 2025 | 74 |
| August 2025 | 99 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fenton East 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 falls were in burglary (-44%) and other crime (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 367 | 64.4 | 1.88 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 223 | 39.1 | 2.55 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 93 | 16.3 | 1.97 | -22% |
| Public order | 90 | 15.8 | 2.38 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 77 | 13.5 | 1.99 | -17% |
| Other theft | 52 | 9.1 | 1.43 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 8.8 | 1.78 | +6% |
| Burglary | 35 | 6.1 | 1.74 | -44% |
| Drugs | 33 | 5.8 | 1.77 | +6% |
| Other crime | 25 | 4.4 | 2.08 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 2.8 | 2.89 | -20% |
| Robbery | 16 | 2.8 | 2.08 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 1.1 | 0.62 | +20% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.9 | 1.07 | -29% |
Violence and sexual offences in Fenton East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fenton East recorded 367 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (64.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 33.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Fenton East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fenton East recorded 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 20.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Fenton East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fenton East recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Fenton East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fenton East recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Fenton East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fenton East recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Fenton East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fenton East recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Fenton East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fenton East recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Fenton East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fenton East recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Fenton East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fenton East recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Fenton East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fenton East recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Fenton East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fenton East recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Fenton East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Fenton East recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Fenton East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Fenton East recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Fenton East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Fenton East 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 down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Fenton East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fenton East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fenton East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandford Hill | 654 | 117.3 | -39% |
| Fenton West & Mount Pleasant | 1,284 | 197.1 | +3% |
| Longton & Meir Hay South | 1,668 | 263.9 | +38% |
| Hollybush | 424 | 89.8 | -53% |
| Dresden & Florence | 750 | 131.0 | -31% |
| Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend | 1,991 | 151.7 | -20% |
| Meir Hay North, Parkhall & Weston Coyney | 961 | 76.7 | -60% |
| Blurton | 1,009 | 124.0 | -35% |
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 Fenton East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 117 |
| On or near Sidings Place | 104 |
| On or near Bute Street | 65 |
| On or near Packett Street | 44 |
| On or near Rubian Street | 38 |
| On or near Carron Street | 36 |
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Glebedale Road | 29 |
| On or near Hollings Street | 28 |
| On or near Foley Street | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fenton East 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 | 336 | 30.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 256 | 23.5% |
| Not recorded | 223 | 20.5% |
| Under investigation | 89 | 8.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 4.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 43 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 2.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Fenton East has an estimated population of 5,702. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fenton East sits in decile 2.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Fenton East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.6% |
| Social rented homes | 14.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 24.7% |
Is Fenton East a safe place to live?
Fenton East recorded 190.8 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 Fenton East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 367 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (223).
Is crime in Fenton East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fenton East was down 10% on the year before: 1,088 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,212 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Fenton East?
Fenton East 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 Fenton East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.