Crime in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham: statistics, rates and trends
1,107 crimes were recorded in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 35% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham at a glance
- Crime trends in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham
- Types of crime in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham
- Hanford, Newstead & Trentham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham
- Population and deprivation in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham
- Questions about crime in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham
- About this data
1,107 crimes were recorded in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 35% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 461 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hanford, Newstead & Trentham has the 2,203rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hanford, Newstead & Trentham | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,107 | 37,571 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.6 | 138.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +35% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 15,680 | 270,425 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,107 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (743). Over the whole period it rose 26%, 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 | 1,107 | 70.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 821 | 52.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 887 | 56.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 940 | 59.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 826 | 52.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 743 | 47.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 770 | 49.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,021 | 65.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 881 | 56.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 113 |
| June 2026 | 131 |
| May 2026 | 87 |
| April 2026 | 112 |
| March 2026 | 98 |
| February 2026 | 84 |
| January 2026 | 72 |
| December 2025 | 72 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 78 |
| September 2025 | 93 |
| August 2025 | 102 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham 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. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+110%) and other theft (+85%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 461 | 29.4 | 0.86 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 150 | 9.6 | 0.62 | +46% |
| Other theft | 89 | 5.7 | 0.89 | +85% |
| Shoplifting | 88 | 5.6 | 0.68 | +110% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 5.3 | 0.78 | +46% |
| Public order | 69 | 4.4 | 0.66 | -3% |
| Burglary | 50 | 3.2 | 0.90 | +22% |
| Other crime | 37 | 2.4 | 1.12 | +76% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 1.7 | 0.35 | -18% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.3 | 0.39 | +54% |
| Robbery | 14 | 0.9 | 0.66 | +56% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.6 | 0.66 | +11% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.54 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.08 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hanford, Newstead & Trentham recorded 461 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 41.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hanford, Newstead & Trentham recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hanford, Newstead & Trentham recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 85% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hanford, Newstead & Trentham recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 110% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hanford, Newstead & Trentham recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hanford, Newstead & Trentham recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hanford, Newstead & Trentham recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hanford, Newstead & Trentham recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hanford, Newstead & Trentham recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hanford, Newstead & Trentham recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hanford, Newstead & Trentham recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hanford, Newstead & Trentham recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hanford, Newstead & Trentham recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hanford, Newstead & Trentham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 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 Hanford, Newstead & Trentham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hanford, Newstead & Trentham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hanford, Newstead & Trentham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blurton | 1,009 | 124.0 | +76% |
| Hollybush | 424 | 89.8 | +27% |
| Trent Vale & Oak Hill | 678 | 103.5 | +47% |
| Boothen | 452 | 100.0 | +42% |
| Fenton West & Mount Pleasant | 1,284 | 197.1 | +179% |
| Dresden & Florence | 750 | 131.0 | +86% |
| Penkhull & Springfields | 905 | 188.0 | +166% |
| Hartshill Park & Stoke | 1,778 | 304.4 | +331% |
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 Hanford, Newstead & Trentham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Witchford Crescent | 54 |
| On or near Garfield Avenue | 52 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 51 |
| On or near Yeovil Place | 40 |
| On or near Supermarket | 39 |
| On or near Zetland Place | 39 |
| On or near Urmston Place | 32 |
| On or near Wimborne Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Wyndham Road | 25 |
| On or near Paddock Rise | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham 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 | 425 | 38.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 255 | 23.0% |
| Not recorded | 150 | 13.6% |
| Under investigation | 142 | 12.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 2.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Hanford, Newstead & Trentham has an estimated population of 15,680. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hanford, Newstead & Trentham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.1% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.3% |
Is Hanford, Newstead & Trentham a safe place to live?
Hanford, Newstead & Trentham recorded 70.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Hanford, Newstead & Trentham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 461 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (150).
Is crime in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham was up 35% on the year before: 1,107 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 821 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hanford, Newstead & Trentham?
Hanford, Newstead & Trentham 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 Hanford, Newstead & Trentham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.