Crime in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green: statistics, rates and trends
2,057 crimes were recorded in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 147.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green
- Types of crime in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green
- Moorcroft & Sneyd Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green
- Demographics of Moorcroft & Sneyd Green
- Questions about crime in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (755), anti-social behaviour (426) and public order (191) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 451st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Moorcroft & Sneyd Green | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,057 | 37,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 147.8 | 139.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 13,917 | 270,425 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green of any year here (2,057 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,057 | 147.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,779 | 127.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,819 | 130.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,491 | 107.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,280 | 92.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,042 | 74.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,459 | 104.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,520 | 109.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,636 | 117.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 177 |
| July 2026 | 217 |
| June 2026 | 185 |
| May 2026 | 162 |
| April 2026 | 187 |
| March 2026 | 179 |
| February 2026 | 165 |
| January 2026 | 145 |
| December 2025 | 170 |
| November 2025 | 153 |
| October 2025 | 175 |
| September 2025 | 142 |
Compared with England and Wales, Moorcroft & Sneyd Green recorded notably more public order (2.1 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (2.0 times the national rate) and possession of weapons (78% above the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 315 to 426 and public order rose from 143 to 191, while possession of weapons fell from 30 to 24 and burglary fell from 82 to 69.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 755 | 54.3 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 426 | 30.6 | 15.4 | +35% |
| Public order | 191 | 13.7 | 6.7 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 145 | 10.4 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Other theft | 139 | 10.0 | 6.4 | +31% |
| Shoplifting | 104 | 7.5 | 8.5 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 71 | 5.1 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Burglary | 69 | 5.0 | 3.6 | -16% |
| Drugs | 46 | 3.3 | 3.3 | -4% |
| Other crime | 39 | 2.8 | 2.1 | +11% |
| Robbery | 27 | 1.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.7 | 1.0 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Moorcroft & Sneyd Green; the highest is Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton (297.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Baddeley, Milton & Norton (71.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Moorcroft & Sneyd Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birches Head & Northwood | 1,787 | 144.8 | -2% |
| Ford Green & Smallthorne | 828 | 146.7 | -1% |
| Burslem Park | 715 | 143.9 | -3% |
| Burslem | 818 | 184.4 | +25% |
| Etruria & Hanley | 1,682 | 246.3 | +67% |
| Little Chell & Stanfield | 902 | 136.2 | -8% |
| Baddeley, Milton & Norton | 1,295 | 71.6 | -52% |
| Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton | 4,890 | 297.2 | +101% |
The 10 locations below account for 25% of the crime recorded in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pitt Street East” (102).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pitt Street East | 102 |
| On or near Swan Square | 58 |
| On or near Pleydell Street | 53 |
| On or near Moorland Road | 48 |
| On or near Repington Road | 48 |
| On or near Market Place | 45 |
| On or near Malkin Way | 44 |
| On or near Milton Road | 44 |
| On or near Bouverie Parade | 42 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 38 |
Of the 1,631 crimes in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 426 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 644 | 39.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 503 | 30.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 199 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 77 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 58 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 49 | 3.0% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 46 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 44 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Moorcroft & Sneyd Green has an estimated population of 13,917 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (19%, against 34%) and more social housing (22%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Moorcroft & Sneyd Green average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Moorcroft & Sneyd Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 55.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Moorcroft & Sneyd Green a safe place to live?
Moorcroft & Sneyd Green recorded 147.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 451st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 755 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (426).
Is crime in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green was up 16% on the year before: 2,057 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,779 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Moorcroft & Sneyd Green?
About 13,917 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Moorcroft & Sneyd Green?
Moorcroft & Sneyd Green 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.