Crime Rates at Scholars Way, Werrington, Stoke-on-trent, ST9 0FB

Scholars Way area has the highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Cellarhead , and the 11th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Scholars Way (ST9 0FB) in the last 12 months was 246.4 per 1,000 residents and was 251.6% higher than the Cellarhead average (70.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 83 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -60.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 95 (≈ 196.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 10.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Scholars Way (ST9 0FB), the main crime hotspot is near Hill Village Road. Police recorded 101 crimes here, including 82 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.