Total Crime Rate
17.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ryeland Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Dresden & Florence , and the 54th lowest crime rate of 844 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 Ryeland Close (ST3 4UD) in the last 12 months was 17.5 per 1,000 residents and was 85.9% lower than the Dresden & Florence average (123.6 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -5.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ryeland Close (ST3 4UD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Ayreshire Grove, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Palomino Close (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Dresden & Florence| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ayreshire Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Durham Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ayreshire Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Devon Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Devon Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Merino Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Durham Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ayreshire Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Southdown Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Southdown Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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