Crime in Fenton East: statistics, rates and trends
1,065 crimes were recorded in Fenton East in the 12 months to August 2026, 186.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Fenton East
- Questions about crime in Fenton East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (344), anti-social behaviour (225) and shoplifting (100) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 240th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Fenton East | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,065 | 37,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 186.8 | 139.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 5,702 | 270,425 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Fenton East peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,366 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,007). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,065 | 186.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,223 | 214.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,279 | 224.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,366 | 239.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,193 | 209.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,007 | 176.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,079 | 189.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,111 | 194.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,140 | 199.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 76 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Fenton East recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.6 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.2 times the national rate) and public order (2.1 times the national rate). On the year before, burglary fell from 64 to 33 and other crime fell from 40 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 344 | 60.3 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 225 | 39.5 | 15.4 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 100 | 17.5 | 8.5 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 14.7 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Public order | 80 | 14.0 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Other theft | 53 | 9.3 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 8.6 | 5.0 | +2% |
| Burglary | 33 | 5.8 | 3.6 | -48% |
| Drugs | 31 | 5.4 | 3.3 | +3% |
| Other crime | 24 | 4.2 | 2.1 | -40% |
| Robbery | 17 | 3.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 2.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Fenton East; the highest is Longton & Meir Hay South (269.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Meir Hay North, Parkhall & Weston Coyney (77.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fenton East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandford Hill | 648 | 116.3 | -38% |
| Fenton West & Mount Pleasant | 1,311 | 201.3 | +8% |
| Longton & Meir Hay South | 1,703 | 269.5 | +44% |
| Hollybush | 415 | 87.9 | -53% |
| Dresden & Florence | 726 | 126.8 | -32% |
| Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend | 1,994 | 151.9 | -19% |
| Meir Hay North, Parkhall & Weston Coyney | 973 | 77.6 | -58% |
| Blurton | 1,004 | 123.4 | -34% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Fenton East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sidings Place” (107).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sidings Place | 107 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 106 |
| On or near Bute Street | 70 |
| On or near Packett Street | 38 |
| On or near Rubian Street | 37 |
| On or near Carron Street | 36 |
| On or near Foley Street | 30 |
| On or near Glebedale Road | 29 |
| On or near Hollings Street | 28 |
| On or near Lamotte Close | 25 |
Of the 840 crimes in Fenton East with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 225 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 320 | 38.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 264 | 31.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 81 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 4.9% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Fenton East has an estimated population of 5,702 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (30%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (16%, against 34%) and more private renting (29%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fenton East average decile 2.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Fenton East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 16.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 24.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Fenton East a safe place to live?
Fenton East recorded 186.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 240th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Fenton East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 344 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (225).
Is crime in Fenton East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fenton East was down 13% on the year before: 1,065 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,223 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fenton East?
About 5,702 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fenton East?
Fenton East 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.