Crime in Little Chell & Stanfield: statistics, rates and trends
902 crimes were recorded in Little Chell & Stanfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 136.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Little Chell & Stanfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Little Chell & Stanfield
- Types of crime in Little Chell & Stanfield
- Little Chell & Stanfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Little Chell & Stanfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Little Chell & Stanfield
- Demographics of Little Chell & Stanfield
- Questions about crime in Little Chell & Stanfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (333), anti-social behaviour (149) and public order (79) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 589th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Little Chell & Stanfield | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 902 | 37,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 136.2 | 139.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 6,621 | 270,425 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Little Chell & Stanfield peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,128 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (851). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 902 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 851 | 128.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 903 | 136.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 994 | 150.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,015 | 153.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 912 | 137.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,073 | 162.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,128 | 170.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,084 | 163.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 61 |
| July 2026 | 92 |
| June 2026 | 94 |
| May 2026 | 97 |
| April 2026 | 85 |
| March 2026 | 68 |
| February 2026 | 64 |
| January 2026 | 75 |
| December 2025 | 72 |
| November 2025 | 67 |
| October 2025 | 75 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
Compared with England and Wales, Little Chell & Stanfield recorded notably more robbery (2.3 times the national rate), public order (79% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (52% above the national rate). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 27 to 49 and anti-social behaviour rose from 102 to 149, while criminal damage and arson fell from 81 to 68.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 333 | 50.3 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 149 | 22.5 | 15.4 | +46% |
| Public order | 79 | 11.9 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 11.3 | 8.5 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 10.3 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 7.4 | 5.0 | +81% |
| Other theft | 40 | 6.0 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Drugs | 30 | 4.5 | 3.3 | -6% |
| Burglary | 22 | 3.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 21 | 3.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Little Chell & Stanfield; the highest is Burslem (184.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Bradeley & Chell Heath (83.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Little Chell & Stanfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burslem Park | 715 | 143.9 | +6% |
| Tunstall | 1,391 | 172.5 | +27% |
| Bradeley & Chell Heath | 621 | 83.6 | -39% |
| Burslem | 818 | 184.4 | +35% |
| Ford Green & Smallthorne | 828 | 146.7 | +8% |
| Goldenhill & Sandyford | 657 | 111.7 | -18% |
| Great Chell & Packmoor | 857 | 87.6 | -36% |
| Moorcroft & Sneyd Green | 2,057 | 147.8 | +8% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Little Chell & Stanfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (171).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 171 |
| On or near Norris Road | 61 |
| On or near Brereton Place | 37 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Mill Hill Crescent | 32 |
| On or near Irene Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Metcalfe Road | 26 |
| On or near King William Street | 25 |
| On or near Rathbone Street | 23 |
| On or near Crossley Road | 20 |
Of the 753 crimes in Little Chell & Stanfield with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 149 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 285 | 37.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 236 | 31.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 84 | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 3.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Little Chell & Stanfield has an estimated population of 6,621 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%), more social housing (25%, against 17%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (19%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Little Chell & Stanfield average decile 2.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Little Chell & Stanfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 26.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Little Chell & Stanfield a safe place to live?
Little Chell & Stanfield recorded 136.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 589th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and public order.
What is the most common crime in Little Chell & Stanfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 333 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (149).
Is crime in Little Chell & Stanfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Little Chell & Stanfield was up 6% on the year before: 902 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 851 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Little Chell & Stanfield?
About 6,621 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Little Chell & Stanfield?
Little Chell & Stanfield 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.