Crime Rates at Belfast Close, Stoke-on-trent, ST6 7PJ

Belfast Close area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bradeley & Chell Heath , and the 191st 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 Belfast Close (ST6 7PJ) in the last 12 months was 42.2 per 1,000 residents and was 41.1% 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 Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 19.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Belfast Close (ST6 7PJ), 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.