Total Crime Rate
23.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Canterbury Drive area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bradeley & Chell Heath , and the 84th 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 Canterbury Drive (ST6 7LS) in the last 12 months was 23.8 per 1,000 residents and was 66.7% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -37.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 23.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -86.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Canterbury Drive (ST6 7LS), the main crime hotspot is near Rowhurst Place. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 5 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 | Vehicle crime | Rowhurst Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Barleyfields | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Heathfield Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Rowhurst Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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