Crime Rate in Birches Head and Central Forest Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Birches Head and Central Forest Park

The total recorded crimes in Birches Head and Central Forest Park, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in July 2025 are around 186 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birches Head and Central Forest Park crime rate of 5.61 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Birches Head and Central Forest Park, encompassing approximately 33,157 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (-3.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-11.36% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (22) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
Birches Head and Central Forest Park Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Rosevean Close with total crimes: 10
  • Powell Street with total crimes: 7
  • Eastbourne Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Birches Head and Central Forest Park?

To understand the safety of Birches Head and Central Forest Park, we need to analyze Birches Head and Central Forest Park crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Stoke-on-Trent:

    • In 2024, Birches Head and Central Forest Park reported a higher crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 1,874 crimes compared to 1,067. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Birches Head and Central Forest Park witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

    • In 2023, Birches Head and Central Forest Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 1,552 crimes compared to 985. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Birches Head and Central Forest Park witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stoke-on-Trent, Birches Head and Central Forest Park has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Birches Head and Central Forest Park Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Birches Head and Central Forest Park has recorded 186 crimes with crime rate of 5.61 ranking 3th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Birches Head and Central Forest Park crimes were 1,874. The crime rate of Birches Head and Central Forest Park in 2024 was 56.52 (year) or 4.71 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Birches Head and Central Forest Park were around 1,552 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.81 (year) or 3.90 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Birches Head and Central Forest Park)CrimesRank (Birches Head and Central Forest Park)CrimesRank (Birches Head and Central Forest Park)
Joiner's Square398 15,087 13,831 1
Penkhull and Stoke211 22,194 22,132 2
Bentilee and Ubberley148 51,908 31,894 3
Etruria and Hanley175 41,736 61,770 4
Broadway and Longton East140 61,791 51,563 5
Fenton East133 71,271 111,430 7
Baddeley, Milton and Norton106 131,571 71,393 8
Burslem Central109 121,524 81,006 13
Abbey Hulton and Townsend130 81,333 101,352 9
Tunstall110 111,487 91,279 11
Fenton West and Mount Pleasant124 91,192 121,296 10
Hanley Park and Shelton116 101,152 131,257 12
Blurton West and Newstead102 141,037 14983 14
Little Chell and Stanfield68 211,000 15929 15
Springfields and Trent Vale85 15699 23697 20
Great Chell and Packmoor69 20920 16847 16
Boothen and Oak Hill80 16601 28519 32
Ford Green and Smallthorne66 23853 17774 17
Moorcroft79 17721 22672 21
Meir South72 18781 18771 18
Meir North67 22775 19744 19
Burslem Park71 19761 20659 22
Goldenhill and Sandyford57 28732 21570 29
Hartshill and Basford61 25511 32618 23
Sandford Hill62 24575 31610 24
Sneyd Green44 31649 24548 30
Eaton Park44 32599 29609 25
Dresden and Florence58 27635 25586 27
Hollybush and Longton West52 29615 26592 26
Hanford and Trentham60 26609 27539 31
Bradeley and Chell Heath44 30590 30571 28
Lightwood North and Normacot38 33369 34458 33
Meir Park34 34388 33414 34
Blurton East20 36322 36334 35
Weston Coyney16 37345 35331 36
Meir Hay23 35280 37304 37

Birches Head and Central Forest Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (61 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202528
May 202522
April 202510
March 20257
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 20248
October 20249

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20256
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20259
May 202514
April 202511
March 202514
February 20259
January 20258
December 20249
November 202410
October 20246

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202511
May 202518
April 20259
March 20258
February 202513
January 202512
December 20244
November 20249
October 20247

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20256
April 20255
March 20258
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241

A total of 526 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202560
May 202553
April 202549
March 202561
February 202551
January 202548
December 202453
November 202446
October 202447

A total of 273 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202544
May 202541
April 202529
March 202535
February 202517
January 20258
December 202423
November 202418
October 202419

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202511
May 20255
April 202512
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20249
November 20246
October 20249

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 202511
April 20258
March 20254
February 20256
January 202510
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20258
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
December 20242
October 20241

High Crime Locations Birches Head and Central Forest Park in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Birches Head and Central Forest Park postcode area is presented below.

1. Rosevean Close (Map)
Total10
Drugs3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Powell Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Eastbourne Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
4. Lindop Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Hillcrest Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Bradford Terrace (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Bellingham Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hammersley Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1

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