Crime in Goldenhill & Sandyford: statistics, rates and trends
657 crimes were recorded in Goldenhill & Sandyford in the 12 months to August 2026, 111.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Goldenhill & Sandyford
- Questions about crime in Goldenhill & Sandyford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (242), anti-social behaviour (129) and shoplifting (46) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 981st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Goldenhill & Sandyford | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 657 | 37,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.7 | 139.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 5,883 | 270,425 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Goldenhill & Sandyford of any year here (657 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 657 | 111.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 614 | 104.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 629 | 106.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 608 | 103.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 598 | 101.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 509 | 86.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 570 | 96.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 598 | 101.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 591 | 100.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 74 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Goldenhill & Sandyford recorded notably more vehicle crime (50% above the national rate), anti-social behaviour (43% above the national rate) and burglary (34% above the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 106 to 129, while public order fell from 64 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 242 | 41.1 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 129 | 21.9 | 15.4 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 7.8 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Public order | 45 | 7.6 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 7.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 7.3 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Other theft | 37 | 6.3 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Burglary | 28 | 4.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Goldenhill & Sandyford; the highest is Burslem (184.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Bradeley & Chell Heath (83.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Goldenhill & Sandyford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall | 1,391 | 172.5 | +54% |
| Great Chell & Packmoor | 857 | 87.6 | -22% |
| Little Chell & Stanfield | 902 | 136.2 | +22% |
| Bradeley & Chell Heath | 621 | 83.6 | -25% |
| Burslem | 818 | 184.4 | +65% |
| Burslem Park | 715 | 143.9 | +29% |
| Ford Green & Smallthorne | 828 | 146.7 | +31% |
| Moorcroft & Sneyd Green | 2,057 | 147.8 | +32% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Goldenhill & Sandyford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Walley Drive” (67).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Walley Drive | 67 |
| On or near Cartlich Street | 45 |
| On or near Kidsgrove Road | 35 |
| On or near Henshall Place | 33 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 25 |
| On or near Ancaster Street | 18 |
| On or near Boathorse Road | 18 |
| On or near Park Farm View | 18 |
| On or near Heath Street | 17 |
| On or near Wilson Way | 17 |
Of the 528 crimes in Goldenhill & Sandyford with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 129 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 192 | 36.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 177 | 33.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 14.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Goldenhill & Sandyford has an estimated population of 5,883 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%) and fewer students (5.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Goldenhill & Sandyford average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Goldenhill & Sandyford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 22.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Goldenhill & Sandyford a safe place to live?
Goldenhill & Sandyford recorded 111.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 981st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Goldenhill & Sandyford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 242 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (129).
Is crime in Goldenhill & Sandyford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Goldenhill & Sandyford was up 7% on the year before: 657 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 614 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Goldenhill & Sandyford?
About 5,883 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Goldenhill & Sandyford?
Goldenhill & Sandyford 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.