Total Crime Rate
193.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Banksman Road area has the 14th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend , and the 154th highest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Banksman Road (ST2 0SY) in the last 12 months was 193.8 per 1,000 residents and was 44.4% higher than the Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend average (134.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 24 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 3 cases , down -62.5% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -62.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 35 (≈ 77.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 34.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 35.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Banksman Road (ST2 0SY), the main crime hotspot is near Newcomen Grove. Police recorded 75 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Newcomen Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Holly Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sydenham Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sydenham Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sydenham Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Alton Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Calvary Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pear Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Panturner Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Holly Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Oatcake Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Newcomen Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Plainfield Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Forefield Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Newcomen Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Newcomen Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Newcomen Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Newcomen Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Newcomen Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Newcomen Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Canary Road | Under investigation |
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