Crime in Hartshill Park & Stoke: statistics, rates and trends
1,803 crimes were recorded in Hartshill Park & Stoke in the 12 months to August 2026, 308.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 33% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hartshill Park & Stoke at a glance
- Crime trends in Hartshill Park & Stoke
- Types of crime in Hartshill Park & Stoke
- Hartshill Park & Stoke compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hartshill Park & Stoke
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hartshill Park & Stoke
- Demographics of Hartshill Park & Stoke
- Questions about crime in Hartshill Park & Stoke
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (554), anti-social behaviour (252) and shoplifting (236) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 61st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Hartshill Park & Stoke | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,803 | 37,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 308.7 | 139.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +33% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 5,841 | 270,425 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Hartshill Park & Stoke of any year here (1,803 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,803 | 308.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,356 | 232.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,619 | 277.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,509 | 258.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,708 | 292.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,545 | 264.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,298 | 222.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,606 | 275.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,732 | 296.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 140 |
| July 2026 | 191 |
| June 2026 | 149 |
| May 2026 | 171 |
| April 2026 | 125 |
| March 2026 | 163 |
| February 2026 | 163 |
| January 2026 | 147 |
| December 2025 | 148 |
| November 2025 | 130 |
| October 2025 | 151 |
| September 2025 | 125 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hartshill Park & Stoke recorded notably more possession of weapons (5.5 times the national rate), bicycle theft (5.4 times the national rate) and shoplifting (4.8 times the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 101 to 236 and drugs rose from 40 to 79.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 554 | 94.8 | 34.2 | +29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 252 | 43.1 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 236 | 40.4 | 8.5 | +134% |
| Public order | 175 | 30.0 | 6.7 | +37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 132 | 22.6 | 6.7 | +36% |
| Other theft | 93 | 15.9 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Burglary | 84 | 14.4 | 3.6 | +11% |
| Drugs | 79 | 13.5 | 3.3 | +98% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 11.6 | 5.0 | +39% |
| Other crime | 33 | 5.6 | 2.1 | +27% |
| Robbery | 33 | 5.6 | 1.4 | +32% |
| Possession of weapons | 31 | 5.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 26 | 4.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 1.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Hartshill Park & Stoke has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hartshill Park & Stoke |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boothen | 449 | 99.3 | -68% |
| Penkhull & Springfields | 948 | 196.9 | -36% |
| Basford & Hartshill | 536 | 75.4 | -76% |
| Trent Vale & Oak Hill | 679 | 103.7 | -66% |
| Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton | 4,890 | 297.2 | -4% |
| Fenton West & Mount Pleasant | 1,311 | 201.3 | -35% |
| Etruria & Hanley | 1,682 | 246.3 | -20% |
| Hollybush | 415 | 87.9 | -72% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Hartshill Park & Stoke over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (301).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 301 |
| On or near Vale Street | 133 |
| On or near Campbell Place | 100 |
| On or near Parking Area | 76 |
| On or near Booth Street | 58 |
| On or near Trade Street | 57 |
| On or near South Wolfe Street | 56 |
| On or near Church Street | 48 |
| On or near Floyd Street | 44 |
| On or near Pump Street | 44 |
Of the 1,551 crimes in Hartshill Park & Stoke with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 252 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 506 | 32.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 502 | 32.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 187 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 99 | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 96 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 80 | 5.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 68 | 4.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Hartshill Park & Stoke has an estimated population of 5,841 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (18.0%, against 7.9%), more private renting (40%, against 20%) and more households without a car (37%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hartshill Park & Stoke average decile 2.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hartshill Park & Stoke | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 18.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 37.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 40.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 31.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Hartshill Park & Stoke a safe place to live?
Hartshill Park & Stoke recorded 308.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 61st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Hartshill Park & Stoke?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 554 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (252).
Is crime in Hartshill Park & Stoke going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hartshill Park & Stoke was up 33% on the year before: 1,803 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,356 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hartshill Park & Stoke?
About 5,841 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hartshill Park & Stoke?
Hartshill Park & Stoke 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.