Knife Crime

Knife crime is a serious issue that affects individuals, families, and communities. Most young people will never be involved in knife crime, but it’s important to know how to stay safe, make positive choices, and support your friends.Why This MattersCarrying a knife does not protect you — it increases your risk of harm.Even having […]

Tin Church, Unsafe Building

Staffordshire Police have received reports of individuals attempting to gain access to the Church on Rodgers Street. Please be advised that the building is currently unsafe and anyone entering the property may be putting themselves at significant risk of harm.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to remain aware of their children’s whereabouts and to […]

Missing Girl

Just to let everyone know that Ruby has been found.

13 year old Ruby has gone missing from the Chell area.

If anyone has seen Ruby, spoken to her or knows where she may be, please let her know she is not in any trouble.

Hert family are extremely worried and just want to […]

Staffordshire Commissioner to review Police Performance at Public Mt’g

Topics to be discussed by Staffordshire Commissioner Ben Adams and Acting Chief Constable Becky Riggs at a public meeting on Thursday (14 May) will include improvements in contact, keeping victims informed, and the impact of targeted, high-visibility Police patrols in reducing crime.

During the Police Public Performance Meeting, which will be broadcast live online […]

Volunteer to review Police Powers to ensure they are used correctly?

The Commissioner’s Independent Scrutiny Panels are looking for a diverse demographic of community members to help scrutinise Police powers such as: Stop Search, Use of Force, Powers within Custody, Strip Search

Volunteers will cross question information and Body Worn Video to help identify any problems and to help suggest solutions. 

Applications are now open!

Please […]

Police Drop In, Sandyford McDonald’s

PCSO Nick Warrilow and PCSO Bowen will be at McDonalds, Sandyford today from 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.

If you have any questions, or issues to raise feel free to pop along and have a chat.

Appeal Following Attempted Break-in

Staffordshire Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted break-in in Stoke-on-Trent.

Between 12pm and 10pm on Tuesday 21 April, damage was caused to a front door on Ford Avenue, Chell Heath. 

Nothing was stolen from inside the house. 

Our investigation is ongoing and we are appealing for anyone with CCTV, doorbell or […]

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 […]