Crime in Sandford Hill: statistics, rates and trends
654 crimes were recorded in Sandford Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 117.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sandford Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Sandford Hill
- Types of crime in Sandford Hill
- Sandford Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sandford Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sandford Hill
- Population and deprivation in Sandford Hill
- Questions about crime in Sandford Hill
- About this data
654 crimes were recorded in Sandford Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 117.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 289 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sandford Hill has the 865th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sandford Hill | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 654 | 37,571 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 117.3 | 138.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 5,574 | 270,425 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sandford Hill was highest in the year to July 2018 (803 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (547). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 | 654 | 117.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 596 | 106.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 547 | 98.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 665 | 119.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 555 | 99.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 551 | 98.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 628 | 112.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 747 | 134.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 803 | 144.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 59 |
| June 2026 | 70 |
| May 2026 | 49 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 50 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 61 |
| December 2025 | 46 |
| November 2025 | 68 |
| October 2025 | 51 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
| August 2025 | 63 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sandford Hill 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, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other theft (+52%) and violence and sexual offences (+30%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-49%) and burglary (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 289 | 51.8 | 1.51 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 130 | 23.3 | 1.52 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 11.3 | 1.67 | +21% |
| Other theft | 32 | 5.7 | 0.90 | +52% |
| Public order | 29 | 5.2 | 0.78 | -12% |
| Drugs | 26 | 4.7 | 1.43 | +13% |
| Burglary | 19 | 3.4 | 0.96 | -24% |
| Other crime | 19 | 3.4 | 1.61 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 3.4 | 0.69 | -49% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 3.0 | 0.37 | -15% |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.3 | 0.93 | +17% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 0.55 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Sandford Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sandford Hill recorded 289 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (51.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 44.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sandford Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sandford Hill recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 19.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sandford Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sandford Hill recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sandford Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sandford Hill recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sandford Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sandford Hill recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sandford Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sandford Hill recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sandford Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sandford Hill recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sandford Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sandford Hill recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sandford Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sandford Hill recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sandford Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sandford Hill recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sandford Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sandford Hill recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sandford Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sandford Hill recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sandford Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sandford Hill recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sandford Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sandford Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sandford Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenton East | 1,088 | 190.8 | +63% |
| Longton & Meir Hay South | 1,668 | 263.9 | +125% |
| Meir Hay North, Parkhall & Weston Coyney | 961 | 76.7 | -35% |
| Dresden & Florence | 750 | 131.0 | +12% |
| Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend | 1,991 | 151.7 | +29% |
| Fenton West & Mount Pleasant | 1,284 | 197.1 | +68% |
| Lightwood North & Normacot | 425 | 59.5 | -49% |
| Hollybush | 424 | 89.8 | -23% |
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 Sandford Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sark Place | 33 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Pevensey Grove | 29 |
| On or near St Mary'S Road | 26 |
| On or near Jervison Street | 26 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 21 |
| On or near Addington Way | 19 |
| On or near Field Place | 19 |
| On or near Somerton Way | 19 |
| On or near Ramshaw Grove | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sandford Hill 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 | 240 | 36.7% |
| Not recorded | 130 | 19.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 116 | 17.7% |
| Under investigation | 60 | 9.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 4.6% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 3.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Sandford Hill has an estimated population of 5,574. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sandford Hill sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sandford Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.4% |
| Social rented homes | 23.8% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 26.7% |
Is Sandford Hill a safe place to live?
Sandford Hill recorded 117.3 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 Sandford Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 289 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (130).
Is crime in Sandford Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sandford Hill was up 10% on the year before: 654 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 596 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sandford Hill?
Sandford Hill 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 Sandford Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.