Based on April 2026 Police data, Stoke-on-Trent (ST2) recorded the lowest crime rate in Stoke-on-Trent, with 179 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Stoke-on-Trent (ST1) recorded 570 crimes in the same period — more than 3x the crime count of the safest area. All 5 areas analysed in Stoke-on-Trent exceeded 150 crimes per month, suggesting a higher-than-average crime environment overall. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Stoke-on-Trent (ST2) is the safest area in Stoke-on-Trent, recording 179 crimes — 52% fewer than the average across the 5 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
Stoke-on-Trent (ST1) recorded the most crime in Stoke-on-Trent in April 2026, with 570 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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