Stoke-on-Trent
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Stoke-on-Trent safe?
Crime in Stoke-on-Trent is higher than the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Stoke-on-Trent has 9.5 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Stoke-on-Trent is about typical among the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9.4 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 10.7 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 11.0 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 10.9 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 10.7 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 13443 57%
- Criminal damage and arson 3055 13%
- Public order 2653 11%
- Other theft 2231 10%
- Shoplifting 2021 9%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Stoke-on-Trent has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Stoke-on-Trent has little history of flooding. A few pockets have seen more.
- Little flooding 98%
- Some flooding 2%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
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Old coal mines
567 old mine shafts are recorded in and around the city. That can matter for ground stability.
Old coal mines vs other cities
Stoke-on-Trent has many old mine shafts compared with other cities we cover.
Stoke-on-TrentNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Tornado Up to 4% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
- Earthquake 5 recent tremors nearby; largest magnitude 1.2.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Stoke-on-Trent?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Stoke-on-Trent is currently Medium.
How does crime in Stoke-on-Trent compare with England?
Crime in Stoke-on-Trent is higher than the England rate. Stoke-on-Trent has 9.5 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Stoke-on-Trent is safe?
No. These figures are for Stoke-on-Trent as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Stoke-on-Trent?
This Stoke-on-Trent page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report