Total Crime Rate
46.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Yardley Street area has the 39th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Baddeley, Milton & Norton , and the 213th 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 Yardley Street (ST6 8NP) in the last 12 months was 46.6 per 1,000 residents and was 38.3% lower than the Baddeley, Milton & Norton average (75.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 25.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 37.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Yardley Street (ST6 8NP), the main crime hotspot is near Pointon Grove. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Baddeley, Milton & Norton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pointon Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Pointon Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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