Crime in Goldenhill & Sandyford: statistics, rates and trends
621 crimes were recorded in Goldenhill & Sandyford in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Goldenhill & Sandyford at a glance
- Crime trends in Goldenhill & Sandyford
- Types of crime in Goldenhill & Sandyford
- Goldenhill & Sandyford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Goldenhill & Sandyford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Goldenhill & Sandyford
- Population and deprivation in Goldenhill & Sandyford
- Questions about crime in Goldenhill & Sandyford
- About this data
621 crimes were recorded in Goldenhill & Sandyford in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 222 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Goldenhill & Sandyford has the 1,104th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Goldenhill & Sandyford | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 621 | 37,571 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.6 | 138.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 5,883 | 270,425 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Goldenhill & Sandyford was highest in the year to July 2025 (651 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (523). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 | 621 | 105.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 651 | 110.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 614 | 104.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 604 | 102.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 574 | 97.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 523 | 88.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 594 | 101.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 586 | 99.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 590 | 100.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 71 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| May 2026 | 53 |
| April 2026 | 55 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 54 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
| August 2025 | 38 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Goldenhill & Sandyford 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+12%). The largest falls were in drugs (-39%) and public order (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 222 | 37.7 | 1.10 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 20.1 | 1.31 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 8.0 | 0.96 | -27% |
| Public order | 45 | 7.6 | 1.15 | -35% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 7.6 | 1.55 | +275% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 6.1 | 0.90 | -10% |
| Other theft | 36 | 6.1 | 0.96 | -10% |
| Burglary | 28 | 4.8 | 1.35 | +115% |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.4 | 0.73 | -39% |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.0 | 0.97 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.0 | 1.05 | -14% |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.0 | 0.75 | -14% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.62 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 0.30 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Goldenhill & Sandyford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Goldenhill & Sandyford recorded 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 35.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Goldenhill & Sandyford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Goldenhill & Sandyford recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 19.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Goldenhill & Sandyford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Goldenhill & Sandyford recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Goldenhill & Sandyford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Goldenhill & Sandyford recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Goldenhill & Sandyford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Goldenhill & Sandyford recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 275% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Goldenhill & Sandyford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Goldenhill & Sandyford recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Goldenhill & Sandyford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Goldenhill & Sandyford recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Goldenhill & Sandyford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Goldenhill & Sandyford recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 115% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Goldenhill & Sandyford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Goldenhill & Sandyford recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Goldenhill & Sandyford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Goldenhill & Sandyford recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Goldenhill & Sandyford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Goldenhill & Sandyford recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Goldenhill & Sandyford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Goldenhill & Sandyford recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Goldenhill & Sandyford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Goldenhill & Sandyford recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Goldenhill & Sandyford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Goldenhill & Sandyford recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Goldenhill & Sandyford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Goldenhill & Sandyford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Goldenhill & Sandyford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall | 1,387 | 172.0 | +63% |
| Great Chell & Packmoor | 827 | 84.6 | -20% |
| Little Chell & Stanfield | 898 | 135.6 | +28% |
| Bradeley & Chell Heath | 604 | 81.4 | -23% |
| Burslem | 794 | 179.0 | +70% |
| Burslem Park | 688 | 138.4 | +31% |
| Ford Green & Smallthorne | 834 | 147.7 | +40% |
| Moorcroft & Sneyd Green | 2,059 | 147.9 | +40% |
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 Goldenhill & Sandyford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Walley Drive | 68 |
| On or near Cartlich Street | 47 |
| On or near Kidsgrove Road | 29 |
| On or near Henshall Place | 28 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 24 |
| On or near Ancaster Street | 18 |
| On or near Wilson Way | 18 |
| On or near Park Farm View | 17 |
| On or near Heath Street | 17 |
| On or near The Bowling Green | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Goldenhill & Sandyford 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 | 189 | 30.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 174 | 28.0% |
| Not recorded | 118 | 19.0% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 10.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 3.9% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 3.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Goldenhill & Sandyford has an estimated population of 5,883. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Goldenhill & Sandyford sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Goldenhill & Sandyford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.4% |
| Social rented homes | 20.6% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 22.7% |
Is Goldenhill & Sandyford a safe place to live?
Goldenhill & Sandyford recorded 105.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Goldenhill & Sandyford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (118).
Is crime in Goldenhill & Sandyford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Goldenhill & Sandyford was down 5% on the year before: 621 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 651 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Goldenhill & Sandyford?
Goldenhill & Sandyford 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 Goldenhill & Sandyford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.