Crime in Sandford Hill: statistics, rates and trends
648 crimes were recorded in Sandford Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 116.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Sandford Hill
- Questions about crime in Sandford Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (293), anti-social behaviour (122) and criminal damage and arson (58) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 887th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Sandford Hill | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 648 | 37,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.3 | 139.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 5,574 | 270,425 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sandford Hill peaked in the year to August 2018 (789 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (533). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 648 | 116.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 619 | 111.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 543 | 97.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 653 | 117.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 583 | 104.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 533 | 95.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 606 | 108.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 746 | 133.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 789 | 141.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 57 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sandford Hill recorded notably more other crime (87% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (54% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (54% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (28% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 231 to 293 and other theft rose from 24 to 30, while vehicle crime fell from 37 to 20 and anti-social behaviour fell from 148 to 122.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 293 | 52.6 | 34.2 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 122 | 21.9 | 15.4 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 10.4 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Other theft | 30 | 5.4 | 6.4 | +25% |
| Public order | 30 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Drugs | 27 | 4.8 | 3.3 | +17% |
| Other crime | 22 | 3.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 3.6 | 5.0 | -46% |
| Burglary | 18 | 3.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 3.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sandford Hill; the highest is Longton & Meir Hay South (269.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Lightwood North & Normacot (55.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sandford Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenton East | 1,065 | 186.8 | +61% |
| Longton & Meir Hay South | 1,703 | 269.5 | +132% |
| Meir Hay North, Parkhall & Weston Coyney | 973 | 77.6 | -33% |
| Dresden & Florence | 726 | 126.8 | +9% |
| Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend | 1,994 | 151.9 | +31% |
| Fenton West & Mount Pleasant | 1,311 | 201.3 | +73% |
| Lightwood North & Normacot | 396 | 55.5 | -52% |
| Hollybush | 415 | 87.9 | -24% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Sandford Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sark Place” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sark Place | 31 |
| On or near Pevensey Grove | 30 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Jervison Street | 27 |
| On or near St Mary'S Road | 24 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 23 |
| On or near Somerton Way | 19 |
| On or near Addington Way | 18 |
| On or near Field Place | 17 |
| On or near Checkley Grove | 16 |
Of the 526 crimes in Sandford Hill with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 122 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 240 | 45.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 119 | 22.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 2.1% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Sandford Hill has an estimated population of 5,574 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (17%, against 34%) and more social housing (24%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sandford Hill average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Sandford Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 16.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 26.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Sandford Hill a safe place to live?
Sandford Hill recorded 116.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 887th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Sandford Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 293 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (122).
Is crime in Sandford Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sandford Hill was up 5% on the year before: 648 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 619 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sandford Hill?
About 5,574 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sandford Hill?
Sandford Hill 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.