Crime in Stoke-on-Trent: 144.7 per 1,000 residents · Check Local

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Safety in Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands scores 48/100 (fair) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo): 37,342
Rate per 1,000: 144.7
1-year trend: +0.7%
3-year trend: -1.8%
5-year trend: +20.4%
Most common: Violence and sexual offences
Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs): 153
Per 1,000 residents: 0.6

Data last updated: 15 August 2026

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