Crime Rates at Waterford Crescent, Barlaston, Stoke-on-trent, ST12 9FD

Waterford Crescent area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Blurton , and the 23rd 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 Waterford Crescent (ST12 9FD) in the last 12 months was 10.2 per 1,000 residents and was 91.7% lower than the Blurton average (123.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 3 cases , down -62.5% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -62.5% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 27.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Waterford Crescent (ST12 9FD), the main crime hotspot is near Lakewood Drive. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.