Crime in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton: statistics, rates and trends
4,861 crimes were recorded in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton in the 12 months to July 2026, 295.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton at a glance
- Crime trends in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
- Types of crime in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
- Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
- Population and deprivation in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
- Questions about crime in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
- About this data
4,861 crimes were recorded in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton in the 12 months to July 2026, 295.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,501 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton has the 68th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 4,861 | 37,571 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 295.5 | 138.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 16,452 | 270,425 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton was highest in the year to July 2024 (5,448 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (3,514). Over the whole period it fell 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 | 4,861 | 295.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 4,803 | 291.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 5,448 | 331.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 5,135 | 312.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 4,913 | 298.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,514 | 213.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,870 | 235.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 4,611 | 280.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 5,134 | 312.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 433 |
| June 2026 | 376 |
| May 2026 | 436 |
| April 2026 | 388 |
| March 2026 | 434 |
| February 2026 | 346 |
| January 2026 | 336 |
| December 2025 | 414 |
| November 2025 | 380 |
| October 2025 | 452 |
| September 2025 | 456 |
| August 2025 | 410 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton 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 other crime (+37%) and bicycle theft (+30%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,501 | 91.2 | 2.66 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 876 | 53.2 | 3.47 | +20% |
| Public order | 471 | 28.6 | 4.31 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 437 | 26.6 | 3.21 | -36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 327 | 19.9 | 2.93 | +0% |
| Other theft | 319 | 19.4 | 3.03 | +20% |
| Burglary | 190 | 11.5 | 3.27 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 186 | 11.3 | 2.30 | +10% |
| Drugs | 175 | 10.6 | 3.25 | +19% |
| Robbery | 102 | 6.2 | 4.59 | +7% |
| Other crime | 86 | 5.2 | 2.48 | +37% |
| Possession of weapons | 81 | 4.9 | 5.07 | -6% |
| Bicycle theft | 74 | 4.5 | 5.46 | +30% |
| Theft from the person | 36 | 2.2 | 1.30 | +3% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton recorded 1,501 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (91.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 30.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton recorded 876 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (53.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 18.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton recorded 471 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton recorded 437 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton recorded 327 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton recorded 319 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton recorded 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etruria & Hanley | 1,689 | 247.3 | -16% |
| Birches Head & Northwood | 1,802 | 146.0 | -51% |
| Hartshill Park & Stoke | 1,778 | 304.4 | +3% |
| Bucknall & Eaton Park | 563 | 102.3 | -65% |
| Basford & Hartshill | 526 | 74.0 | -75% |
| Fenton West & Mount Pleasant | 1,284 | 197.1 | -33% |
| Boothen | 452 | 100.0 | -66% |
| Moorcroft & Sneyd Green | 2,059 | 147.9 | -50% |
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 Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 444 |
| On or near Supermarket | 408 |
| On or near Huntbach Street | 206 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 192 |
| On or near Parking Area | 167 |
| On or near Brockley Square | 114 |
| On or near Lower Foundry Street | 112 |
| On or near Market Lane | 104 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 102 |
| On or near Stafford Lane | 98 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,442 | 29.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,343 | 27.6% |
| Not recorded | 876 | 18.0% |
| Under investigation | 391 | 8.0% |
| Local resolution | 219 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 207 | 4.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 168 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 153 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 35 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 23 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.1% |
Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton has an estimated population of 16,452. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton sits in decile 2.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 73.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 34.8% |
| Social rented homes | 24.8% |
| Private rented homes | 40.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 29.6% |
Is Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton a safe place to live?
Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton recorded 295.5 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 Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,501 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (876).
Is crime in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton was up 1% on the year before: 4,861 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 4,803 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton?
Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton 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 Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.