Crime in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent: statistics, rates and trends
424 crimes were recorded in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent
- Questions about crime in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent
- About this data
424 crimes were recorded in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 215 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent has the 1,500th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 424 | 37,571 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.8 | 138.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 4,719 | 270,425 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent was highest in the year to July 2018 (595 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (322). Over the whole period it fell 29%, 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 | 424 | 89.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 352 | 74.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 322 | 68.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 438 | 92.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 559 | 118.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 385 | 81.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 535 | 113.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 538 | 114.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 595 | 126.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 38 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent 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.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+34%). The largest falls were in other theft (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 215 | 45.6 | 1.33 | +34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 12.1 | 0.79 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 7.6 | 1.12 | -8% |
| Other theft | 24 | 5.1 | 0.80 | -11% |
| Public order | 21 | 4.5 | 0.67 | +17% |
| Burglary | 15 | 3.2 | 0.90 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 3.2 | 0.65 | +114% |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.5 | 0.78 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 2.3 | 0.28 | +175% |
| Other crime | 10 | 2.1 | 1.00 | -9% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.8 | 1.03 | +300% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.8 | 0.63 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent recorded 215 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 50.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 114% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blurton | 1,009 | 124.0 | +38% |
| Fenton West & Mount Pleasant | 1,284 | 197.1 | +119% |
| Fenton East | 1,088 | 190.8 | +112% |
| Dresden & Florence | 750 | 131.0 | +46% |
| Boothen | 452 | 100.0 | +11% |
| Longton & Meir Hay South | 1,668 | 263.9 | +194% |
| Hanford, Newstead & Trentham | 1,107 | 70.6 | -21% |
| Sandford Hill | 654 | 117.3 | +31% |
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 Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Tilehurst Place | 30 |
| On or near Gordon Banks Drive | 29 |
| On or near Beech Road | 28 |
| On or near Laburnum Grove | 23 |
| On or near Ash Grove | 21 |
| On or near Gwenys Crescent | 18 |
| On or near Linden Place | 18 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 18 |
| On or near Oakwood Road | 17 |
| On or near Hollybush Road | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 169 | 39.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 84 | 19.8% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 14.6% |
| Not recorded | 57 | 13.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent has an estimated population of 4,719. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.3% |
| Social rented homes | 23.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent a safe place to live?
Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent recorded 89.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 215 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (57).
Is crime in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent was up 20% on the year before: 424 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 352 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent?
Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent 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 Hollybush, Stoke-on-Trent. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.