Crime in Trent Vale & Oak Hill: statistics, rates and trends
679 crimes were recorded in Trent Vale & Oak Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 103.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Trent Vale & Oak Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Trent Vale & Oak Hill
- Types of crime in Trent Vale & Oak Hill
- Trent Vale & Oak Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Trent Vale & Oak Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Trent Vale & Oak Hill
- Demographics of Trent Vale & Oak Hill
- Questions about crime in Trent Vale & Oak Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (335), anti-social behaviour (101) and public order (53) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,152nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Trent Vale & Oak Hill | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 679 | 37,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.7 | 139.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +24% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 6,549 | 270,425 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Trent Vale & Oak Hill peaked in the year to August 2018 (807 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (468). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 679 | 103.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 548 | 83.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 468 | 71.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 544 | 83.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 557 | 85.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 574 | 87.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 630 | 96.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 786 | 120.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 807 | 123.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 67 |
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 68 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 56 |
| March 2026 | 66 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 51 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 58 |
Compared with England and Wales, Trent Vale & Oak Hill recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (49% above the national rate) and other crime (44% above the national rate). On the year before, public order rose from 30 to 53 and violence and sexual offences rose from 267 to 335.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 335 | 51.2 | 34.2 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 101 | 15.4 | 15.4 | +17% |
| Public order | 53 | 8.1 | 6.7 | +77% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 7.6 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Other theft | 37 | 5.6 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Burglary | 23 | 3.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 20 | 3.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 17 | 2.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Trent Vale & Oak Hill; the highest is Hartshill Park & Stoke (308.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Hanford, Newstead & Trentham (70.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Trent Vale & Oak Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penkhull & Springfields | 948 | 196.9 | +90% |
| Boothen | 449 | 99.3 | -4% |
| Hartshill Park & Stoke | 1,803 | 308.7 | +198% |
| Fenton West & Mount Pleasant | 1,311 | 201.3 | +94% |
| Basford & Hartshill | 536 | 75.4 | -27% |
| Hanford, Newstead & Trentham | 1,107 | 70.6 | -32% |
| Hollybush | 415 | 87.9 | -15% |
| Blurton | 1,004 | 123.4 | +19% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Trent Vale & Oak Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Wain Drive” (32).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wain Drive | 32 |
| On or near Elphinstone Road | 28 |
| On or near Alder Walk | 24 |
| On or near Fremantle Road | 24 |
| On or near Neville Street | 22 |
| On or near Walton Road | 20 |
| On or near Munro Street | 18 |
| On or near Campbell Road | 17 |
| On or near Lyme Brook Place | 17 |
| On or near St John'S Avenue | 16 |
Of the 578 crimes in Trent Vale & Oak Hill with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 101 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 244 | 42.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 133 | 23.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Trent Vale & Oak Hill has an estimated population of 6,549 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (24%, against 17%) and more residents with no qualifications (22%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Trent Vale & Oak Hill average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Trent Vale & Oak Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Trent Vale & Oak Hill a safe place to live?
Trent Vale & Oak Hill recorded 103.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,152nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Trent Vale & Oak Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 335 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (101).
Is crime in Trent Vale & Oak Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Trent Vale & Oak Hill was up 24% on the year before: 679 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 548 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Trent Vale & Oak Hill?
About 6,549 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Trent Vale & Oak Hill?
Trent Vale & Oak 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.