Total Crime Rate
6.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Buckland Grove area has the lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Hanford, Newstead & Trentham , and the 7th 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 Buckland Grove (ST4 8UG) in the last 12 months was 6.4 per 1,000 residents and was 89.3% lower than the Hanford, Newstead & Trentham average (59.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Buckland Grove (ST4 8UG), the main crime hotspot is near Penrith Close. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hanford, Newstead & Trentham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Barnsdale Close | Under investigation |
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