Crime Rate in Blurton West and Newstead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blurton West and Newstead

The total recorded crimes in Blurton West and Newstead, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in July 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blurton West and Newstead crime rate of 6.08 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 Blurton West and Newstead, encompassing approximately 16,783 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-4.26% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Blurton West and Newstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pond Mill Way with total crimes: 11
  • Thatcham Green with total crimes: 7
  • Waterside Drive with total crimes: 6

How safe is Blurton West and Newstead?

To understand the safety of Blurton West and Newstead, we need to analyze Blurton West and Newstead crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Stoke-on-Trent:

    • In 2024, Blurton West and Newstead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 1037 crimes compared to 1067.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Blurton West and Newstead witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

    • In 2023, Blurton West and Newstead had fewer crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 983 crimes compared to 985. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Blurton West and Newstead witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stoke-on-Trent, Blurton West and Newstead has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Blurton West and Newstead Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Blurton West and Newstead has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 6.08 ranking 14th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Blurton West and Newstead crimes were 1,037. The crime rate of Blurton West and Newstead in 2024 was 61.79 (year) or 5.15 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blurton West and Newstead were around 983 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.57 (year) or 4.88 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blurton West and Newstead)CrimesRank (Blurton West and Newstead)CrimesRank (Blurton West and Newstead)
Joiner's Square398 15,087 13,831 1
Penkhull and Stoke211 22,194 22,132 2
Bentilee and Ubberley148 51,908 31,894 3
Birches Head and Central Forest Park186 31,874 41,552 6
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
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

Blurton West and Newstead 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 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 509 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202547
May 202545
April 202547
March 202537
February 202536
January 202532
December 202446
November 202434
October 202450
September 202450
August 202440

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202521
May 202518
April 202513
March 202511
February 20254
January 20258
December 20247
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20257
April 202510
March 202512
February 20252
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 202410
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202513
May 202512
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20257
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Blurton West and Newstead in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Blurton West and Newstead postcode area is presented below.

1. Pond Mill Way (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Other crime2
2. Thatcham Green (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
3. Waterside Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ingestre Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Yaxley Place (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Allendale Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Dennington Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
8. Ladybank Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Newbury Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Thorpe Green (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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