Total Crime Rate
162.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chesterwood Road area has the 9th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bradeley & Chell Heath , and the 212th 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 Chesterwood Road (ST6 7EL) in the last 12 months was 162.3 per 1,000 residents and was 126.6% 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 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -9.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 27 (≈ 89.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 3.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 77.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chesterwood Road (ST6 7EL), the main crime hotspot is near Oakville Avenue. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 16 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Oakville Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Riley Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Riley Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sunningdale Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Eastwood Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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