Total Crime Rate
65.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
25.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Evesham Way area has the 13th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Longton & Meir Hay South , and the 300th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Evesham Way (ST3 5TP) in the last 12 months was 65.2 per 1,000 residents and was 7.4% higher than the Longton & Meir Hay South average (60.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 25.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Evesham Way (ST3 5TP), the main crime hotspot is near Solway Grove. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 8 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Albert Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Waterdale Grove | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Waterdale Grove | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Linnburn Road | Under investigation |
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