Crime in Ford Green & Smallthorne: statistics, rates and trends
828 crimes were recorded in Ford Green & Smallthorne in the 12 months to August 2026, 146.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ford Green & Smallthorne at a glance
- Crime trends in Ford Green & Smallthorne
- Types of crime in Ford Green & Smallthorne
- Ford Green & Smallthorne compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ford Green & Smallthorne
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ford Green & Smallthorne
- Demographics of Ford Green & Smallthorne
- Questions about crime in Ford Green & Smallthorne
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (289), anti-social behaviour (149) and public order (81) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 457th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Ford Green & Smallthorne | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 828 | 37,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 146.7 | 139.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 5,646 | 270,425 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ford Green & Smallthorne peaked in the year to August 2018 (976 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (624). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 828 | 146.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 746 | 132.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 737 | 130.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 835 | 147.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 876 | 155.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 624 | 110.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 732 | 129.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 814 | 144.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 976 | 172.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 63 |
| July 2026 | 70 |
| June 2026 | 95 |
| May 2026 | 91 |
| April 2026 | 65 |
| March 2026 | 76 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 82 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ford Green & Smallthorne recorded notably more public order (2.2 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.0 times the national rate) and burglary (2.0 times the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 91 to 149 and other theft rose from 40 to 49, while vehicle crime fell from 37 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 289 | 51.2 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 149 | 26.4 | 15.4 | +64% |
| Public order | 81 | 14.3 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 13.8 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 10.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 49 | 8.7 | 6.4 | +22% |
| Burglary | 41 | 7.3 | 3.6 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 4.8 | 5.0 | -27% |
| Drugs | 19 | 3.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 2.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ford Green & Smallthorne; the highest is Burslem (184.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Baddeley, Milton & Norton (71.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ford Green & Smallthorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burslem Park | 715 | 143.9 | -2% |
| Moorcroft & Sneyd Green | 2,057 | 147.8 | +1% |
| Baddeley, Milton & Norton | 1,295 | 71.6 | -51% |
| Bradeley & Chell Heath | 621 | 83.6 | -43% |
| Little Chell & Stanfield | 902 | 136.2 | -7% |
| Birches Head & Northwood | 1,787 | 144.8 | -1% |
| Burslem | 818 | 184.4 | +26% |
| Abbey Hulton | 843 | 123.5 | -16% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Ford Green & Smallthorne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (79).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 79 |
| On or near North West Terrace | 52 |
| On or near Bank Hall Road | 37 |
| On or near Back Ford Green Road | 36 |
| On or near Stellar Street | 36 |
| On or near Baden Road | 29 |
| On or near Daisy Bank Road | 26 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Ashman Street | 20 |
| On or near Community Drive | 20 |
Of the 679 crimes in Ford Green & Smallthorne with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 149 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 243 | 35.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 209 | 30.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 95 | 14.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 5.7% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Ford Green & Smallthorne has an estimated population of 5,646 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (28%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ford Green & Smallthorne average decile 2.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Ford Green & Smallthorne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 29.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Ford Green & Smallthorne a safe place to live?
Ford Green & Smallthorne recorded 146.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 457th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Ford Green & Smallthorne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 289 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (149).
Is crime in Ford Green & Smallthorne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ford Green & Smallthorne was up 11% on the year before: 828 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 746 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ford Green & Smallthorne?
About 5,646 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ford Green & Smallthorne?
Ford Green & Smallthorne 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.