Crime in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton: statistics, rates and trends
4,890 crimes were recorded in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton in the 12 months to August 2026, 297.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
- Questions about crime in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,506), anti-social behaviour (904) and public order (467) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 70th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 4,890 | 37,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 297.2 | 139.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 16,452 | 270,425 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton peaked in the year to August 2024 (5,425 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (3,576). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 4,890 | 297.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,816 | 292.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 5,425 | 329.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 5,089 | 309.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 5,037 | 306.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,576 | 217.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,746 | 227.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,609 | 280.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 5,051 | 307.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 439 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton recorded notably more bicycle theft (5.5 times the national rate), possession of weapons (5.0 times the national rate) and robbery (4.7 times the national rate). On the year before, other crime rose from 63 to 98 and bicycle theft rose from 57 to 75, while shoplifting fell from 662 to 420.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,506 | 91.5 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 904 | 54.9 | 15.4 | +22% |
| Public order | 467 | 28.4 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 420 | 25.5 | 8.5 | -37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 337 | 20.5 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Other theft | 331 | 20.1 | 6.4 | +22% |
| Burglary | 194 | 11.8 | 3.6 | +16% |
| Drugs | 169 | 10.3 | 3.3 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 169 | 10.3 | 5.0 | -5% |
| Robbery | 106 | 6.4 | 1.4 | +10% |
| Other crime | 98 | 6.0 | 2.1 | +56% |
| Possession of weapons | 80 | 4.9 | 1.0 | -5% |
| Bicycle theft | 75 | 4.6 | 0.8 | +32% |
| Theft from the person | 34 | 2.1 | 1.7 | -6% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton; the highest is Hartshill Park & Stoke (308.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Basford & Hartshill (75.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etruria & Hanley | 1,682 | 246.3 | -17% |
| Birches Head & Northwood | 1,787 | 144.8 | -51% |
| Hartshill Park & Stoke | 1,803 | 308.7 | +4% |
| Bucknall & Eaton Park | 554 | 100.7 | -66% |
| Basford & Hartshill | 536 | 75.4 | -75% |
| Fenton West & Mount Pleasant | 1,311 | 201.3 | -32% |
| Boothen | 449 | 99.3 | -67% |
| Moorcroft & Sneyd Green | 2,057 | 147.8 | -50% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (453).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 453 |
| On or near Supermarket | 418 |
| On or near Huntbach Street | 192 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 182 |
| On or near Parking Area | 160 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 129 |
| On or near Brockley Square | 119 |
| On or near Lower Foundry Street | 111 |
| On or near Market Lane | 102 |
| On or near Stafford Lane | 101 |
Of the 3,986 crimes in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 904 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,459 | 36.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,288 | 32.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 439 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 221 | 5.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 209 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 163 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 147 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 36 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton has an estimated population of 16,452 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (28.4%, against 7.9%), more private renting (40%, against 20%) and more unemployed residents (6.4%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton average decile 2.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 28.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 41.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 34.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 40.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 29.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton a safe place to live?
Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton recorded 297.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 70th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,506 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (904).
Is crime in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton was up 2% on the year before: 4,890 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,816 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton?
About 16,452 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.2% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton?
Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton 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.