Crime in Ford Green & Smallthorne: statistics, rates and trends
834 crimes were recorded in Ford Green & Smallthorne in the 12 months to July 2026, 147.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Ford Green & Smallthorne
- Questions about crime in Ford Green & Smallthorne
- About this data
834 crimes were recorded in Ford Green & Smallthorne in the 12 months to July 2026, 147.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 295 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ford Green & Smallthorne has the 454th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ford Green & Smallthorne | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 834 | 37,571 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 147.7 | 138.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 5,646 | 270,425 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ford Green & Smallthorne was highest in the year to July 2018 (971 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (655). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 834 | 147.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 745 | 132.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 726 | 128.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 893 | 158.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 810 | 143.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 655 | 116.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 706 | 125.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 840 | 148.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 971 | 172.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 69 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ford Green & Smallthorne 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, public order.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+72%) and other theft (+44%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-35%) and drugs (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 295 | 52.2 | 1.53 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 146 | 25.9 | 1.69 | +72% |
| Public order | 81 | 14.3 | 2.16 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 76 | 13.5 | 1.98 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 56 | 9.9 | 1.20 | +229% |
| Other theft | 52 | 9.2 | 1.44 | +44% |
| Burglary | 40 | 7.1 | 2.00 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 4.6 | 0.93 | -35% |
| Drugs | 20 | 3.5 | 1.08 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 2.8 | 2.92 | +220% |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.7 | 1.26 | -21% |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.2 | 0.92 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.7 | 0.86 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ford Green & Smallthorne
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ford Green & Smallthorne recorded 295 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 35.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ford Green & Smallthorne
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ford Green & Smallthorne recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 72% on the year before. It made up 17.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ford Green & Smallthorne
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ford Green & Smallthorne recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ford Green & Smallthorne
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ford Green & Smallthorne recorded 76 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 up 7% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ford Green & Smallthorne
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ford Green & Smallthorne recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 229% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ford Green & Smallthorne
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ford Green & Smallthorne recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ford Green & Smallthorne
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ford Green & Smallthorne recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ford Green & Smallthorne
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ford Green & Smallthorne recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ford Green & Smallthorne
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ford Green & Smallthorne recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ford Green & Smallthorne
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ford Green & Smallthorne 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 up 220% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ford Green & Smallthorne
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ford Green & Smallthorne recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ford Green & Smallthorne
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ford Green & Smallthorne recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ford Green & Smallthorne
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ford Green & Smallthorne recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ford Green & Smallthorne, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ford Green & Smallthorne.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ford Green & Smallthorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burslem Park | 688 | 138.4 | -6% |
| Moorcroft & Sneyd Green | 2,059 | 147.9 | +0% |
| Baddeley, Milton & Norton | 1,277 | 70.6 | -52% |
| Bradeley & Chell Heath | 604 | 81.4 | -45% |
| Little Chell & Stanfield | 898 | 135.6 | -8% |
| Birches Head & Northwood | 1,802 | 146.0 | -1% |
| Burslem | 794 | 179.0 | +21% |
| Abbey Hulton | 829 | 121.4 | -18% |
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 Ford Green & Smallthorne over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 78 |
| On or near North West Terrace | 50 |
| On or near Bank Hall Road | 40 |
| On or near Back Ford Green Road | 37 |
| On or near Baden Road | 35 |
| On or near Daisy Bank Road | 32 |
| On or near Stellar Street | 26 |
| On or near Supermarket | 21 |
| On or near Miranda Grove | 20 |
| On or near Ashman Street | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ford Green & Smallthorne 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 | 248 | 29.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 211 | 25.3% |
| Not recorded | 146 | 17.5% |
| Under investigation | 88 | 10.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 54 | 6.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 3.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Ford Green & Smallthorne has an estimated population of 5,646. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ford Green & Smallthorne sits in decile 2.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ford Green & Smallthorne |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.2% |
| Social rented homes | 28.2% |
| Private rented homes | 21.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 29.9% |
Is Ford Green & Smallthorne a safe place to live?
Ford Green & Smallthorne recorded 147.7 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 Ford Green & Smallthorne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 295 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (146).
Is crime in Ford Green & Smallthorne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ford Green & Smallthorne was up 12% on the year before: 834 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 745 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ford Green & Smallthorne?
Ford Green & Smallthorne 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 Ford Green & Smallthorne. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.