Crime in Trent Vale & Oak Hill: statistics, rates and trends
678 crimes were recorded in Trent Vale & Oak Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 33% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Trent Vale & Oak Hill
- Questions about crime in Trent Vale & Oak Hill
- About this data
678 crimes were recorded in Trent Vale & Oak Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 33% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 342 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Trent Vale & Oak Hill has the 1,159th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Trent Vale & Oak Hill | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 678 | 37,571 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.5 | 138.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +33% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 6,549 | 270,425 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Trent Vale & Oak Hill was highest in the year to July 2019 (813 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (483). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 678 | 103.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 508 | 77.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 483 | 73.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 574 | 87.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 529 | 80.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 582 | 88.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 644 | 98.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 813 | 124.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 783 | 119.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 66 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Trent Vale & Oak 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, other crime, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in public order (+75%) and violence and sexual offences (+35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 342 | 52.2 | 1.53 | +35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 | 14.2 | 0.93 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 7.5 | 1.10 | +7% |
| Public order | 49 | 7.5 | 1.13 | +75% |
| Other theft | 38 | 5.8 | 0.91 | +27% |
| Burglary | 23 | 3.5 | 0.99 | +64% |
| Other crime | 22 | 3.4 | 1.59 | +100% |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.7 | 0.84 | +125% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.0 | 0.40 | -32% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.5 | 0.18 | +400% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 1.2 | 1.48 | +100% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.9 | 0.68 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 0.79 | -55% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Trent Vale & Oak Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Trent Vale & Oak Hill recorded 342 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 50.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Trent Vale & Oak Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Trent Vale & Oak Hill recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Trent Vale & Oak Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Trent Vale & Oak Hill recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Trent Vale & Oak Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Trent Vale & Oak Hill recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Trent Vale & Oak Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Trent Vale & Oak Hill recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Trent Vale & Oak Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Trent Vale & Oak Hill recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Trent Vale & Oak Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Trent Vale & Oak Hill recorded 22 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 100% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Trent Vale & Oak Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Trent Vale & Oak Hill recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Trent Vale & Oak Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Trent Vale & Oak Hill recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Trent Vale & Oak Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Trent Vale & Oak Hill recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Trent Vale & Oak Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Trent Vale & Oak Hill recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Trent Vale & Oak Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Trent Vale & Oak Hill recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Trent Vale & Oak Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Trent Vale & Oak Hill recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Trent Vale & Oak Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Trent Vale & Oak Hill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Trent Vale & Oak Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Trent Vale & Oak Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Trent Vale & Oak Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penkhull & Springfields | 905 | 188.0 | +82% |
| Boothen | 452 | 100.0 | -3% |
| Hartshill Park & Stoke | 1,778 | 304.4 | +194% |
| Fenton West & Mount Pleasant | 1,284 | 197.1 | +90% |
| Basford & Hartshill | 526 | 74.0 | -29% |
| Hanford, Newstead & Trentham | 1,107 | 70.6 | -32% |
| Hollybush | 424 | 89.8 | -13% |
| Blurton | 1,009 | 124.0 | +20% |
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 Trent Vale & Oak Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Alder Walk | 31 |
| On or near Wain Drive | 29 |
| On or near Elphinstone Road | 28 |
| On or near Fremantle Road | 23 |
| On or near Munro Street | 22 |
| On or near Neville Street | 21 |
| On or near Walton Road | 21 |
| On or near St John'S Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Campbell Road | 17 |
| On or near Lyme Brook Place | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Trent Vale & Oak 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 | 254 | 37.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 132 | 19.5% |
| Not recorded | 93 | 13.7% |
| Under investigation | 88 | 13.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 5.0% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 3.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Trent Vale & Oak Hill has an estimated population of 6,549. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Trent Vale & Oak Hill sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Trent Vale & Oak Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.8% |
| Social rented homes | 23.9% |
| Private rented homes | 22.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
Is Trent Vale & Oak Hill a safe place to live?
Trent Vale & Oak Hill recorded 103.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Trent Vale & Oak Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 342 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (93).
Is crime in Trent Vale & Oak Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Trent Vale & Oak Hill was up 33% on the year before: 678 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 508 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Trent Vale & Oak Hill?
Trent Vale & Oak 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 Trent Vale & Oak Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.