Staffordshire Police

Is Fenton West & Mount Pleasant Safe?

Crime statistics for Fenton West & Mount Pleasant. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.

Last 36 months: June 2023 – May 2026 9,155 crimes
5 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

9,155 Crimes (last 36 months)
42.9% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↑11.4% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 9,155 total crimes recorded in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant

Violent Crime
3,058 33.4%
Anti-Social Behaviour
1,435 15.7%
Criminal Damage & Arson
795 8.7%
Shoplifting
762 8.3%
Public Order
651 7.1%
Other Theft
584 6.4%
Burglary
573 6.3%
Vehicle Crime
447 4.9%
Drugs
256 2.8%
Other Crime
213 2.3%
Possession of Weapons
124 1.4%
Robbery
119 1.3%
Bicycle Theft
106 1.2%
Theft from Person
32 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Fenton West & Mount Pleasant — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fenton West & Mount Pleasant safe?

Fenton West & Mount Pleasant has a CrimeRadar safety score of 5/100, rated High Crime. A total of 3,152 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 11.4% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant in the last 12 months?

3,152 crimes were recorded in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 11.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (2,829 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 3,058 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant?

The most common crime in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant is Violent Crime, with 3,058 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 97% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 11.4% — from 2,829 crimes in the previous 12 months to 3,152 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Fenton West & Mount Pleasant?

Fenton West & Mount Pleasant has a safety score of 5 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Fenton West & Mount Pleasant compare to the Staffordshire Police average?

Fenton West & Mount Pleasant has a safety score of 5/100, while the Staffordshire Police force area average is 24/100. Fenton West & Mount Pleasant is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant?

42.9% of crimes recorded in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Staffordshire Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant?

3,058 violent crimes were recorded in Fenton West & Mount Pleasant in the last 12 months — representing 97% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 1,435 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Fenton West & Mount Pleasant last updated?

The crime data for Fenton West & Mount Pleasant was last updated in May 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Fenton West & Mount Pleasant with other areas?

You can compare Fenton West & Mount Pleasant with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: May 2026.