Total Crime Rate
78.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
48.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Handel Grove area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Birches Head & Northwood , and the 353rd lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Handel Grove (ST1 6TT) in the last 12 months was 78.6 per 1,000 residents and was 44.1% lower than the Birches Head & Northwood average (140.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 48.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Handel Grove (ST1 6TT), the main crime hotspot is near Perivale Close. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Stoke-On-Trent| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Cluny Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Elstree Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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