Crime in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant: statistics, rates and trends
1,284 crimes were recorded in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant in the 12 months to July 2026, 197.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant at a glance
- Crime trends in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
- Types of crime in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
- Fenton West & Mount Pleasant compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
- Population and deprivation in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
- Questions about crime in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
- About this data
1,284 crimes were recorded in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant in the 12 months to July 2026, 197.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 480 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Fenton West & Mount Pleasant has the 204th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Fenton West & Mount Pleasant | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,284 | 37,571 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 197.1 | 138.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 6,513 | 270,425 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,469 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,050). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 1,284 | 197.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,179 | 181.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,058 | 162.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,373 | 210.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,247 | 191.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,050 | 161.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,087 | 166.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,202 | 184.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,469 | 225.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 104 |
| June 2026 | 129 |
| May 2026 | 86 |
| April 2026 | 122 |
| March 2026 | 97 |
| February 2026 | 98 |
| January 2026 | 111 |
| December 2025 | 89 |
| November 2025 | 82 |
| October 2025 | 113 |
| September 2025 | 132 |
| August 2025 | 121 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant 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, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+49%) and vehicle crime (+29%). The largest falls were in robbery (-24%) and criminal damage and arson (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 480 | 73.7 | 2.15 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 197 | 30.2 | 1.97 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 102 | 15.7 | 2.31 | -17% |
| Public order | 101 | 15.5 | 2.33 | +23% |
| Shoplifting | 88 | 13.5 | 1.63 | +49% |
| Other theft | 77 | 11.8 | 1.85 | +24% |
| Burglary | 57 | 8.8 | 2.47 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 54 | 8.3 | 1.68 | +29% |
| Drugs | 47 | 7.2 | 2.21 | -15% |
| Other crime | 31 | 4.8 | 2.25 | -14% |
| Robbery | 19 | 2.9 | 2.16 | -24% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 2.6 | 2.69 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.8 | 2.24 | +20% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fenton West & Mount Pleasant recorded 480 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (73.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 37.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fenton West & Mount Pleasant recorded 197 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 15.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fenton West & Mount Pleasant recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fenton West & Mount Pleasant recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fenton West & Mount Pleasant recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fenton West & Mount Pleasant recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fenton West & Mount Pleasant recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fenton West & Mount Pleasant recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fenton West & Mount Pleasant recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fenton West & Mount Pleasant recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Fenton West & Mount Pleasant recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fenton West & Mount Pleasant recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Fenton West & Mount Pleasant recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Fenton West & Mount Pleasant recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Fenton West & Mount Pleasant, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fenton West & Mount Pleasant.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fenton West & Mount Pleasant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenton East | 1,088 | 190.8 | -3% |
| Hollybush | 424 | 89.8 | -54% |
| Boothen | 452 | 100.0 | -49% |
| Hartshill Park & Stoke | 1,778 | 304.4 | +54% |
| Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton | 4,861 | 295.5 | +50% |
| Sandford Hill | 654 | 117.3 | -40% |
| Blurton | 1,009 | 124.0 | -37% |
| Trent Vale & Oak Hill | 678 | 103.5 | -47% |
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 West & Mount Pleasant over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 81 |
| On or near Stewart Street | 79 |
| On or near Wileman Place | 71 |
| On or near Bourne Street | 49 |
| On or near Bishop Street | 38 |
| On or near Adrian Street | 37 |
| On or near Minshall Street | 36 |
| On or near Alma Street | 33 |
| On or near Chilton Street | 30 |
| On or near Nutbrook Avenue | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant 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 | 441 | 34.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 320 | 24.9% |
| Not recorded | 197 | 15.3% |
| Under investigation | 126 | 9.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 59 | 4.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 44 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Fenton West & Mount Pleasant has an estimated population of 6,513. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant sits in decile 2.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Fenton West & Mount Pleasant |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.6% |
| Private rented homes | 32.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 24.6% |
Is Fenton West & Mount Pleasant a safe place to live?
Fenton West & Mount Pleasant recorded 197.1 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 West & Mount Pleasant?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 480 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (197).
Is crime in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant was up 9% on the year before: 1,284 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,179 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Fenton West & Mount Pleasant?
Fenton West & Mount Pleasant 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 West & Mount Pleasant. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.