Crime Rates at Waveney Walk South, Stoke-on-trent, ST6 7HL

Waveney Walk South area has the 17th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Bradeley & Chell Heath , and the 310th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Waveney Walk South (ST6 7HL) in the last 12 months was 126.4 per 1,000 residents and was 63.4% higher than the Bradeley & Chell Heath average (77.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 27 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 29 (≈ 104.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 31.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Waveney Walk South (ST6 7HL), the main crime hotspot is near Mill Hill Crescent. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 29 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.