Total Crime Rate
20.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Irene Avenue area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bradeley & Chell Heath , and the 70th 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 Irene Avenue (ST6 7HE) in the last 12 months was 20.3 per 1,000 residents and was 71.6% lower than the Bradeley & Chell Heath average (71.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 3 cases , down -25.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -62.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Irene Avenue (ST6 7HE), the main crime hotspot is near Mill Hill Crescent. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 15 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 | Mill Hill Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mill Hill Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Irene Avenue | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mill Hill Crescent | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Mill Hill Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Carlton Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Carlton Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mill Hill Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Walker Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Irene Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stross Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Walker Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Avonside Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Avonside Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Dart Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Irene Avenue | Local resolution |
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