Crime in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent: statistics, rates and trends
415 crimes were recorded in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent at a glance
- Crime trends in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent
- Types of crime in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent
- Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent
- Demographics of Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent
- Questions about crime in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (210), anti-social behaviour (55) and criminal damage and arson (33) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,560th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 415 | 37,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.9 | 139.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 4,719 | 270,425 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent peaked in the year to August 2018 (605 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (334). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 415 | 87.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 353 | 74.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 334 | 70.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 414 | 87.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 582 | 123.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 387 | 82.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 514 | 108.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 504 | 106.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 605 | 128.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29 |
| July 2026 | 47 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (30% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (24% below) and anti-social behaviour (24% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 160 to 210, while criminal damage and arson fell from 39 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 210 | 44.5 | 34.2 | +31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 11.7 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 7.0 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Other theft | 23 | 4.9 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Public order | 19 | 4.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 3.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 3.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 2.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent; the highest is Longton & Meir Hay South (269.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Hanford, Newstead & Trentham (70.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blurton | 1,004 | 123.4 | +40% |
| Fenton West & Mount Pleasant | 1,311 | 201.3 | +129% |
| Fenton East | 1,065 | 186.8 | +112% |
| Dresden & Florence | 726 | 126.8 | +44% |
| Boothen | 449 | 99.3 | +13% |
| Longton & Meir Hay South | 1,703 | 269.5 | +206% |
| Hanford, Newstead & Trentham | 1,107 | 70.6 | -20% |
| Sandford Hill | 648 | 116.3 | +32% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Tilehurst Place” (30).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Tilehurst Place | 30 |
| On or near Beech Road | 27 |
| On or near Gordon Banks Drive | 27 |
| On or near Ash Grove | 22 |
| On or near Laburnum Grove | 19 |
| On or near Gwenys Crescent | 17 |
| On or near Linden Place | 17 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 17 |
| On or near Oakwood Road | 16 |
| On or near Hollybush Road | 15 |
Of the 360 crimes in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 55 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 166 | 46.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 88 | 24.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 13.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent has an estimated population of 4,719 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (10%, against 20%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (19%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent a safe place to live?
Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent recorded 87.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,560th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 210 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (55).
Is crime in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent was up 18% on the year before: 415 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 353 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent?
About 4,719 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent?
Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent 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.