Goldenhill and Sandyford

Violence and theft.

Whilst a relatively low crime area, violence and theft make up the majority of offending. We will continue to target known offenders and support victims of this crime type along with safeguarding individuals where it is needed. We also liaise with a well-established local community group who support police action.

Traffic Offences- Off Road Bikes

We are aware of the on going concerns raised by residents and members of the community about the use of off road bikes. As a result, our road crime team will continue to spend time in the areas. We have arranged targets operations using a variety of resources including our road crime team, Staffs off road bikes, drones and the fixed wing plane. This has been on going through the summer. This has also involved local officers engaging with petrol stations schools and joint visits with local housing officers to address problem properties.

Making Great Places

The "Making Great Places" initiative in Tunstall aims to address community concerns and improve public spaces. Local officers are engaging with residents to discuss issues affecting the area, focusing on crime reduction and community safety. Recent consultations revealed that 76% of people agree on improving public spaces, with proposals including new tree planting and outdoor market stalls. Additionally, a £4.5 million plan is underway to enhance public spaces around the town centre, with feedback from residents to guide the improvements. Overall, the initiative is focused on creating a cleaner, safer, and greener environment for residents and visitors. This is ongoing work that will continue and the residents of the area are encouraged to make Tunstall a great place.

Violence and theft.

Whilst a relatively low crime area, violence and theft make up the majority of offending. We will continue to target known offenders and support victims of this crime type along with safeguarding individuals where it is needed. We also liaise with a well-established local community group who support police action. High-vis patrols and local PCSO drop in sessions. We ask the public to report any signs of potential drug dealing, no matter how small it may seem. If any community members would also like to be part of a walk-along patrol to discuss this issue, please use the contact forms on this site.

Traffic Offences- Off Road Bikes

We are aware of the on going concerns raised by residents and members of the community about the use of off road bikes. As a result, our road crime team will continue to spend time in the areas. We have arranged targets operations using a variety of resources including our road crime team, Staffs off road bikes, drones and the fixed wing plane. This has been on going and will continue to be used during the Spring and Summer months. This has also involved local officers engaging with petrol stations, schools and completing joint visits with local housing officers to problem properties. We ask all members of public to report anything they deem suspicious to the police using 101, the Staffordshire police website or Crimestoppers.

Violence, robbery and theft

Whilst this remains a relatively low crime area, violence, robbery and theft account for a significant proportion of reported incidents.
We are committed to reducing these offences and supporting those affected through a combination of prevention, engagement and enforcement.
Our approach includes:
• Targeting known offenders and proactively investigating offences, while ensuring victims are supported and safeguarded
• Working closely with local community groups who play an important role in supporting police activity and sharing information
• Increased high-visibility patrols and regular PCSO drop-in sessions to engage with the public, provide reassurance and gather community intelligence

Tackling traffic offences and anti-social use of off-road bikes

The use of off-road bikes remains an issue raised by the community, and it continues to be a priority for us to reduce the impact this behaviour is having on local residents.
Over the past quarter, and continuing into the next, we have been and will continue to take action to address this issue through:
• Targeted patrols and specialist support: We are working closely with our Road Crime Team, including bike officers and advanced drivers, to target key locations at the times where issues are most prevalent, based on intelligence and data.
• Coordinated operations: We are carrying out targeted days of action using a range of resources, including Road Crime officers, police off-road bikes, drones, and the fixed-wing aircraft to identify and disrupt offenders.
• Partnership working and enforcement: We continue to work alongside Stoke-on-Trent City Council as part of Operation Transom, our joint approach to tackling nuisance off-road bikes. With information provided by the public, we are identifying riders and, where evidence allows, seizing bikes and prosecuting those responsible.
We are also working with housing partners to address issues linked to properties. In some cases, where offenders live in local authority housing, tenancy enforcement action has been taken.