Thieves Steel Christmas

Staffordshire Police are asking people to remember to keep your doors locked even when you are at home.

Thieves are often on the look out for opportunities to steal Christmas presents from homes over the festive period. Stay safe and have a Merry Christmas.

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Vehicle Crime

Staffordshire Police advise with the drop in temperature across the area we are asking all residents to be mindful when defrosting your vehicles.

If you leave your vehicle running and unattended, you make it an easy target for criminals. Although when the weather is cold you should remain with your vehicle […]

Christmas Presents Left in Vehicles

Staffordshire Police are reminding residents not to leave presents or parcels in view in the back of your vehicle over the Christmas period.

It is important to remember there is an increase in thefts from vehicles during this time of the year. If you see anything suspicious then contact the police […]

High Street Cannabis Property

Staffordshire Police are reporting of another cannabis property being discovered on Tunstall High Street.

The police are reminding residents to report any suspicious activity regarding any buildings or residential properties where you think there may be a smell of cannabis, noise of fans running, blacked out windows etc. so we can investigate […]

Christmas Period Scams

Staffordshire Police warn residents to be aware of fraud scammers which is on the increase during the Christmas period.

Be suspicious of all “too be good to be true offers and deals”

Never send money to someone you don’t know.

Never give banking details or personal information to someone you don’t know.

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Fixed & Mobile Speed Cameras

So how many mph over the speed limit can you go?

A 2019 Auto Express survey contacted 45 UK police forces. Of the 33 that responded, 25 shared information about when their speed cameras activate if a driver is going above the speed limit, although Staffordshire Police was one of the forces […]

Diesel Thefts in Goldenhill

Staffordshire Police are warning everyone to be aware and be vigilant of diesel thefts in the Goldenhill area.

It was reported over the night period of the 2nd November until the following morning they had two reports of diesel thefts from two vehicles, one on Shannon Drive and one on Rodgers Street. […]

Catalytic Converter Thefts

Staffordshire Police have reported an increase in the number of catalytic converter thefts across the north of Stoke on Trent. 

The police advise the following where possible to keep your vehicle safe.

Park off the road if possible (driveway etc)

Leave your vehicle closer to kerbs or fences

Park in well lit […]

Goldenhill House Fire

Today, Staffordshire Police are reporting there was a fire at a property on Heath Street, Goldenhill.

There was considerable damage to the address, but fortunately no one was seriously injured. Officers will remain at the scene for some time.

Fireworks & The Law

The Tunstall Area is currently being plagued with young people letting off fireworks in the streets and parks.

Officers are being called to incidents from around 3pm to 3am. Groups of young males aged from 11 to young adults have been seen to have very large fireworks, some of which are for […]