Total Crime Rate
27.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Shemilt Crescent area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bradeley & Chell Heath , and the 101st lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Shemilt Crescent (ST6 7PL) in the last 12 months was 27.1 per 1,000 residents and was 62.1% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 21.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Shemilt Crescent (ST6 7PL), the main crime hotspot is near Duddell Road. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 6 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 | Public order | Barleyfields | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Narvik Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Narvik Crescent | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hayes Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Kingfisher Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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