Operated by: Staffordshire Police

https://www.staffordshire.police.uk/article/2883/Stone-Town

Stone town centre offers shops, restaurants, pubs and bars, which contribute to a thriving night-time economy. There are regular farmers' markets and an annual food and drink festival. Recent housing developments have led to a sharp increase in Stone's population.

A regeneration project, championed by the Market Towns Initiative, has led to a new amphitheatre, redesigned sports centre, improved canal side walkways, football for all ages with Stone Dominoes and a youth café. Local police also cover the Stonefields, Oulton Cross, Walton, Whitebridge, Little Stoke and Cherryfields residential areas.

Contact Details

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 101

Current Priorities

Issue

Concerns raised following an increase of anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Westbridge Park.

Action

We have committed resources to this problem through local policing, violence reduction team, child protection officers, county proactive and rural staff and our road crime team. We've had several days of action where multiple offenders have been arrested and are still on bail pending further investigation. Dispersal notices are authorised to be given over the weekends and we've held various surgeries in the park to provide reassurance. This will continue to be monitored throughout the summer. We have also assigned a dedicated sergeant to work from Stone (Sgt Claire Goodridge) and a town centre officer Monday - Friday.

Issue

Concern over drug supply in Stone Town Centre and surrounding residential areas.

Action

Engagement events to identify information and intelligence from the community.
Enforcement action regarding drug warrants and arrests for exploitation and supply of controlled drugs.
Enforcement focussed on the night time economy around drug supply and use.
Working with partners including social care & the Borough Council to tackle issues and concerns.
Continued work is taking place & the public are encouraged to supply us with information and intelligence to help us tackle the problem.

Upcoming Events

Stone Community Hub Drop in

Where: Frank Jordan Community Centre

When: 15 September 2025 at 13:00 - 15 September 2025 at 15:00

Stone Street Food Event - September

Where: High Street, Stone

When: 19 September 2025 at 00:00 - 19 September 2025 at 00:00

Emergency Services Day - Stone Sunday Series

Where: High Street, Stone

When: 21 September 2025 at 10:00 - 21 September 2025 at 15:00

Stone Community Hub

Where: Frank Jordan Community Centre

When: 20 October 2025 at 13:00 - 20 October 2025 at 15:00

Stone Family Halloween Festival - Stone Sunday Series

Where: High Street, Stone

When: 26 October 2025 at 09:00 - 26 October 2025 at 14:00

Stone Community Hub

Where: Frank Jordan Community Hub

When: 17 November 2025 at 13:00 - 17 November 2025 at 15:00

Stone Christmas Market - Stone Sunday Series

Where: High Street, Stone

When: 23 November 2025 at 10:00 - 23 November 2025 at 15:00