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 March 2025 are around 154 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birches Head and Central Forest Park crime rate of 4.64 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (19.61% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (105.88% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
Birches Head and Central Forest Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillcrest Street with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Eldon Street with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Birches Head and Central Forest Park has recorded 154 crimes with crime rate of 4.64 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stoke-on-Trent)CrimesRank (Stoke-on-Trent)CrimesRank (Stoke-on-Trent)
Joiner's Square359 15,087 13,831 1
Penkhull and Stoke147 42,194 22,132 2
Bentilee and Ubberley160 21,908 31,894 3
Etruria and Hanley112 71,736 61,770 4
Broadway and Longton East130 61,791 51,563 5
Baddeley, Milton and Norton141 51,571 71,393 8
Fenton East102 101,271 111,430 7
Burslem Central100 111,524 81,006 13
Abbey Hulton and Townsend106 81,333 101,352 9
Tunstall93 121,487 91,279 11
Hanley Park and Shelton104 91,152 131,257 12
Fenton West and Mount Pleasant91 131,192 121,296 10
Blurton West and Newstead84 151,037 14983 14
Great Chell and Packmoor88 14920 16847 16
Little Chell and Stanfield83 161,000 15929 15
Ford Green and Smallthorne63 18853 17774 17
Meir South75 17781 18771 18
Meir North53 25775 19744 19
Sneyd Green61 19649 24548 30
Springfields and Trent Vale57 22699 23697 20
Burslem Park59 20761 20659 22
Moorcroft46 28721 22672 21
Goldenhill and Sandyford43 31732 21570 29
Sandford Hill57 21575 31610 24
Hartshill and Basford55 23511 32618 23
Hollybush and Longton West54 24615 26592 26
Eaton Park46 27599 29609 25
Dresden and Florence38 33635 25586 27
Bradeley and Chell Heath51 26590 30571 28
Hanford and Trentham44 30609 27539 31
Boothen and Oak Hill40 32601 28519 32
Lightwood North and Normacot44 29369 34458 33
Meir Park34 34388 33414 34
Blurton East15 37322 36334 35
Weston Coyney27 35345 35331 36
Meir Hay18 36280 37304 37

Birches Head and Central Forest Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (57 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (108 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 202510
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20242
August 20249
July 20247
June 202418
May 202410
April 202410

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 20248
October 20249
September 20247
August 202411
July 20249
June 202418
May 20249
April 20244

A total of 680 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202561
February 202551
January 202548
December 202453
November 202446
October 202447
September 202440
August 202457
July 202461
June 2024108
May 202456
April 202452

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20249
November 20246
October 20249
September 20247
August 20247
July 202415
June 202414
May 20246
April 202412

A total of 303 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202517
January 20258
December 202423
November 202418
October 202419
September 202431
August 202418
July 202437
June 202440
May 202433
April 202424

A total of 189 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20259
January 20258
December 20249
November 202410
October 20246
September 202425
August 202430
July 202420
June 202430
May 202417
April 202411

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202513
January 202512
December 20244
November 20249
October 20247
September 202412
August 202412
July 202415
June 202420
May 202412
April 20249

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 202411
June 202410
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

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

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

1. Hillcrest Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Eldon Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Tierney Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
6. Dover Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rutland Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Elizabeth Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Linfield Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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