Crime in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green: statistics, rates and trends
2,059 crimes were recorded in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 147.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green
- Questions about crime in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green
- About this data
2,059 crimes were recorded in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 147.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 768 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Moorcroft & Sneyd Green has the 449th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Moorcroft & Sneyd Green | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,059 | 37,571 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 147.9 | 138.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 13,917 | 270,425 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,059 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,086). Over the whole period it rose 27%, 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 | 2,059 | 147.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,756 | 126.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,839 | 132.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,433 | 103.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,245 | 89.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,086 | 78.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,462 | 105.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,556 | 111.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,621 | 116.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 179 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green 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, anti-social behaviour, public order.
The largest increases were in public order (+35%) and other theft (+29%). The largest falls were in burglary (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 768 | 55.2 | 1.61 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 402 | 28.9 | 1.88 | +28% |
| Public order | 192 | 13.8 | 2.08 | +35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 148 | 10.6 | 1.57 | -3% |
| Other theft | 135 | 9.7 | 1.52 | +29% |
| Shoplifting | 111 | 8.0 | 0.96 | +26% |
| Burglary | 72 | 5.2 | 1.46 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 69 | 5.0 | 1.01 | -9% |
| Drugs | 47 | 3.4 | 1.03 | -2% |
| Other crime | 41 | 2.9 | 1.40 | +17% |
| Robbery | 27 | 1.9 | 1.44 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 1.9 | 1.92 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.1 | 1.40 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.21 | +67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Moorcroft & Sneyd Green recorded 768 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (55.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 37.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Moorcroft & Sneyd Green recorded 402 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 19.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Moorcroft & Sneyd Green recorded 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Moorcroft & Sneyd Green recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Moorcroft & Sneyd Green recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Moorcroft & Sneyd Green recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Moorcroft & Sneyd Green recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Moorcroft & Sneyd Green recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Moorcroft & Sneyd Green recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Moorcroft & Sneyd Green recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Moorcroft & Sneyd Green recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Moorcroft & Sneyd Green recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Moorcroft & Sneyd Green recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Moorcroft & Sneyd Green recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Moorcroft & Sneyd Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Moorcroft & Sneyd Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Moorcroft & Sneyd Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birches Head & Northwood | 1,802 | 146.0 | -1% |
| Ford Green & Smallthorne | 834 | 147.7 | -0% |
| Burslem Park | 688 | 138.4 | -6% |
| Burslem | 794 | 179.0 | +21% |
| Etruria & Hanley | 1,689 | 247.3 | +67% |
| Little Chell & Stanfield | 898 | 135.6 | -8% |
| Baddeley, Milton & Norton | 1,277 | 70.6 | -52% |
| Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton | 4,861 | 295.5 | +100% |
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 Moorcroft & Sneyd Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pitt Street East | 105 |
| On or near Swan Square | 54 |
| On or near Moorland Road | 48 |
| On or near Pleydell Street | 48 |
| On or near Repington Road | 48 |
| On or near Malkin Way | 46 |
| On or near Bouverie Parade | 42 |
| On or near Market Place | 42 |
| On or near Milton Road | 42 |
| On or near Cotterill Grove | 40 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green 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 | 648 | 31.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 502 | 24.4% |
| Not recorded | 402 | 19.5% |
| Under investigation | 216 | 10.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 79 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 59 | 2.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 49 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 49 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 46 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Moorcroft & Sneyd Green has an estimated population of 13,917. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Moorcroft & Sneyd Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.3% |
| Private rented homes | 21.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 55.7% |
Is Moorcroft & Sneyd Green a safe place to live?
Moorcroft & Sneyd Green recorded 147.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Moorcroft & Sneyd Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 768 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (402).
Is crime in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Moorcroft & Sneyd Green was up 17% on the year before: 2,059 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,756 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Moorcroft & Sneyd Green?
Moorcroft & Sneyd Green 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 Moorcroft & Sneyd Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.