National 2026 Victims’ Survey Launched

Have you been a victim of crime in the last five years?

The Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales has launched the 2026 Victims’ Survey to hear about people’s experiences of the criminal justice system. 

The Victims’ Commissioner is keen to hear from everyone who wants to complete this survey, including those who did […]

Sandyford & Goldenhill Public Meeting

The next Sandyford & Goldenhill Public Meeting is being held on Thursday 16th April. We have agreed the attendance of Jane Ashworth, City Council Leader, Ward Councillor Chandra Kanneganti, Police Sergeant Nathan Moghaddam, PCSO Nick Warrilow & Dominic Gratty, Council Environmental Crime Manager

Everyone is welcome to attend on the evening, and […]

FREE Bike Marking Event – Royal Stoke Hospital

Staffordshire Police’s Crime Prevention Team will be at the Royal Stoke Hospital on Tuesday 7th April between 10am and 3pm to offer free bike marking and crime prevention advice. 

Cycles will be marked with a Bike Register security marking kit and registered on the national police approved database for free. This helps to reduce the risk of theft by warning […]

Police Surgery @ Sandyford McDonald’s This Tuesday

PCSO Sarah Bowen has arranged a police surgery at Sandyford McDonald’s on Tuesday, 7th April at 2.30 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to attend, and it would be a great opportunity to discuss ideas and expectations for the future of Sandyford and Goldenhill.

Staffordshire Police say they look forward to seeing you there and […]

Fake Bank Notes

Staffordshire Police are again warning that they have received reports of suspected counterfeit banknotes being used in the area.

Businesses are advised to carefully check all cash payments, and ensure staff are familiar with the security features of genuine notes. 

Members of the public are also asked to remain vigilant when buying or […]

Fake £20 Notes

Staffordshire Police have been made aware by a number of businesses that there has been a number of fake £20 notes being presented in Tunstall.

The bank of England have some very useful advice on the website //www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/counterfeit-banknotes/how-to-check-your-banknotes

Please ensure you check your money

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Police Working to Reduce Drug Related Activity

Police are working to reduce drug-related activity in the area, and we are asking for your support. 

If you have any information regarding drug dealing, please contact the police on 101, report online, or provide information anonymously via Crimestoppers.

Appeal After Cannabis Grow Found

Staffordshire Police are appealing for information after a cannabis grow was found in Stoke-on-Trent.

Officers were called just before 9.30pm (Thursday 26 February) to a house off Newcastle Street, Burslem, following reports of a group of men breaking into a property.

They left the scene in a white van.

Officers attended the scene and […]

Warning! Against “Door Kicking Challenge”

Staffordshire Police say, thinking of getting involved in the new ‘door-kicking challenge’ on social media? Well, think again, because it might land you in police custody.

The trend, known as the ‘door-kicking challenge’, is often done late at night and is filmed for social media, where people kick the doors of houses and […]

Stolen Bike Recovered by Police

This bike was stolen from the Kidsgrove area on the 22/02/2026. It was being used in the fields in Fegg Hays area illegally.

After linking in with the local community and gathering intelligence the bike was recovered by local PCSO’s. The bike was in reasonable condition and was sent off to […]