Total Crime Rate
87.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025High Lane area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bradeley & Chell Heath , and the 416th lowest 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 High Lane (ST6 6HQ) in the last 12 months was 87.7 per 1,000 residents and was 22.5% higher than the Bradeley & Chell Heath average (71.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 49.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -34.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around High Lane (ST6 6HQ), the main crime hotspot is near Edge Avenue. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bradeley & Chell Heath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hazelhurst Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stross Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Chell Green Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Chell Green Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chell Green Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Almar Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Almar Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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