Total Crime Rate
157.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Pennyfields Avenue area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Burslem , and the 224th 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 Pennyfields Avenue (ST6 4SD) in the last 12 months was 157.7 per 1,000 residents and was 27.9% lower than the Burslem average (218.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 30 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -85.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -85.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 41 (≈ 78.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 17.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Pennyfields Avenue (ST6 4SD), the main crime hotspot is near Brereton Place. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Burslem| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Brereton Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Brereton Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Davenport Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Davenport Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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