Is Stoke-on-Trent safe?
Stoke-on-Trent recorded 146.2 crimes per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months — 47% above the England average (99.5) and 50% above the West Midlands average (97.4).
Its safety score is 47/100 (fair), where 60 is typical for the country.
- Crimes (12 mo)
- 37,774
- Rate per 1,000
- 146.2
- 1-year trend
- +1.5%
- 3-year trend
- +2.9%
- 5-year trend
- +22.6%
- Most common
- Violence and sexual offences
- Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)
- 199
- Per 1,000 residents
- 0.8
How we measure this·Guide: Understanding crime statistics
Data last updated: 19 October 2026