Crime in Penkhull & Springfields: statistics, rates and trends
905 crimes were recorded in Penkhull & Springfields in the 12 months to July 2026, 188.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Penkhull & Springfields at a glance
- Crime trends in Penkhull & Springfields
- Types of crime in Penkhull & Springfields
- Penkhull & Springfields compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Penkhull & Springfields
- What happened after crimes were reported in Penkhull & Springfields
- Population and deprivation in Penkhull & Springfields
- Questions about crime in Penkhull & Springfields
- About this data
905 crimes were recorded in Penkhull & Springfields in the 12 months to July 2026, 188.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 382 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Penkhull & Springfields has the 237th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Penkhull & Springfields | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 905 | 37,571 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 188.0 | 138.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 4,814 | 270,425 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Penkhull & Springfields was highest in the year to July 2026 (905 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (766). Over the whole period it rose 11%, 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 | 905 | 188.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 869 | 180.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 804 | 167.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 888 | 184.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 880 | 182.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 766 | 159.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 774 | 160.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 772 | 160.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 816 | 169.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 86 |
| June 2026 | 106 |
| May 2026 | 65 |
| April 2026 | 85 |
| March 2026 | 91 |
| February 2026 | 76 |
| January 2026 | 61 |
| December 2025 | 69 |
| November 2025 | 66 |
| October 2025 | 67 |
| September 2025 | 78 |
| August 2025 | 55 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Penkhull & Springfields 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 criminal damage and arson (+29%). The largest falls were in other theft (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 382 | 79.4 | 2.32 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 117 | 24.3 | 1.58 | -1% |
| Public order | 91 | 18.9 | 2.85 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 80 | 16.6 | 2.45 | +29% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 14.3 | 1.73 | +8% |
| Other theft | 60 | 12.5 | 1.95 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 4.8 | 0.97 | +21% |
| Drugs | 21 | 4.4 | 1.33 | +0% |
| Other crime | 19 | 3.9 | 1.87 | +27% |
| Burglary | 16 | 3.3 | 0.94 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 2.1 | 2.14 | +67% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.5 | 1.77 | -42% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 1.2 | 0.74 | +200% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.8 | 0.62 | +300% |
Violence and sexual offences in Penkhull & Springfields
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Penkhull & Springfields recorded 382 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (79.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 42.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Penkhull & Springfields
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Penkhull & Springfields recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Penkhull & Springfields
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Penkhull & Springfields recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Penkhull & Springfields
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Penkhull & Springfields recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Penkhull & Springfields
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Penkhull & Springfields recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Penkhull & Springfields
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Penkhull & Springfields recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Penkhull & Springfields
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Penkhull & Springfields recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Penkhull & Springfields
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Penkhull & Springfields recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Penkhull & Springfields
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Penkhull & Springfields recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Penkhull & Springfields
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Penkhull & Springfields recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Penkhull & Springfields
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Penkhull & Springfields recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Penkhull & Springfields
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Penkhull & Springfields recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Penkhull & Springfields
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Penkhull & Springfields recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Penkhull & Springfields
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Penkhull & Springfields 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 up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Penkhull & Springfields, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Penkhull & Springfields.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Penkhull & Springfields |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Vale & Oak Hill | 678 | 103.5 | -45% |
| Hartshill Park & Stoke | 1,778 | 304.4 | +62% |
| Boothen | 452 | 100.0 | -47% |
| Basford & Hartshill | 526 | 74.0 | -61% |
| Fenton West & Mount Pleasant | 1,284 | 197.1 | +5% |
| Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton | 4,861 | 295.5 | +57% |
| Etruria & Hanley | 1,689 | 247.3 | +32% |
| Hollybush | 424 | 89.8 | -52% |
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 Penkhull & Springfields over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 197 |
| On or near Parking Area | 166 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 57 |
| On or near Godwin Way | 55 |
| On or near Newcastle Road | 44 |
| On or near Wheatly Avenue | 35 |
| On or near Rothwell Street | 24 |
| On or near Lyme Drive | 23 |
| On or near Stone Street | 16 |
| On or near Boon Avenue | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Penkhull & Springfields 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 | 336 | 37.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 229 | 25.3% |
| Not recorded | 117 | 12.9% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 9.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Penkhull & Springfields has an estimated population of 4,814. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Penkhull & Springfields sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Penkhull & Springfields |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.8% |
| Social rented homes | 23.6% |
| Private rented homes | 24.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is Penkhull & Springfields a safe place to live?
Penkhull & Springfields recorded 188.0 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 Penkhull & Springfields?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 382 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (117).
Is crime in Penkhull & Springfields going up or down?
Recorded crime in Penkhull & Springfields was up 4% on the year before: 905 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 869 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Penkhull & Springfields?
Penkhull & Springfields 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 Penkhull & Springfields. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.