Crime in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham: statistics, rates and trends
1,107 crimes were recorded in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham in the 12 months to August 2026, 70.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 30% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Hanford, Newstead & Trentham
- Questions about crime in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (457), anti-social behaviour (164) and other theft (88) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,202nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hanford, Newstead & Trentham | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,107 | 37,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.6 | 139.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +30% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 15,680 | 270,425 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham of any year here (1,107 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,107 | 70.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 852 | 54.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 885 | 56.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 920 | 58.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 867 | 55.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 733 | 46.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 770 | 49.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 984 | 62.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 876 | 55.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 102 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (68% below) and drugs (59% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 45 to 85 and other theft rose from 51 to 88, while vehicle crime fell from 36 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 457 | 29.1 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 164 | 10.5 | 15.4 | +61% |
| Other theft | 88 | 5.6 | 6.4 | +73% |
| Shoplifting | 85 | 5.4 | 8.5 | +89% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 77 | 4.9 | 6.7 | +28% |
| Public order | 72 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Burglary | 57 | 3.6 | 3.6 | +33% |
| Other crime | 34 | 2.2 | 2.1 | +42% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 1.6 | 5.0 | -31% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Hanford, Newstead & Trentham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hanford, Newstead & Trentham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blurton | 1,004 | 123.4 | +75% |
| Hollybush | 415 | 87.9 | +25% |
| Trent Vale & Oak Hill | 679 | 103.7 | +47% |
| Boothen | 449 | 99.3 | +41% |
| Fenton West & Mount Pleasant | 1,311 | 201.3 | +185% |
| Dresden & Florence | 726 | 126.8 | +80% |
| Penkhull & Springfields | 948 | 196.9 | +179% |
| Hartshill Park & Stoke | 1,803 | 308.7 | +337% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Witchford Crescent” (57).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Witchford Crescent | 57 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 43 |
| On or near Yeovil Place | 43 |
| On or near Garfield Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Zetland Place | 39 |
| On or near Supermarket | 38 |
| On or near Urmston Place | 31 |
| On or near Stone Road | 27 |
| On or near Wimborne Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Paddock Rise | 22 |
Of the 943 crimes in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 164 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 418 | 44.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 253 | 26.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 131 | 13.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Hanford, Newstead & Trentham has an estimated population of 15,680 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (8.7%, against 20.3%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hanford, Newstead & Trentham average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hanford, Newstead & Trentham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.3% | 10.1% (England) |
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 August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,202nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 457 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (164).
Is crime in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham was up 30% on the year before: 1,107 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 852 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hanford, Newstead & Trentham?
About 15,680 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hanford, Newstead & Trentham?
Hanford, Newstead & Trentham 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.