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 March 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blurton West and Newstead crime rate of 5.01 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (2.78% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
Blurton West and Newstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ingestre Square with total crimes: 8
  • Aldbury Place with total crimes: 6
  • Wyndham Road with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Blurton West and Newstead has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 5.01 ranking 15th 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.

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
Birches Head and Central Forest Park154 31,874 41,552 6
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
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

Blurton West and Newstead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 496 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202536
January 202532
December 202446
November 202434
October 202450
September 202450
August 202440
July 202431
June 202476
May 202431
April 202433

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
March 202512
February 20252
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 202410
September 20249
August 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 20241
April 20247

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20249
July 20245
June 20246
May 202412
April 20245

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
October 20242
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20254
January 20258
December 20247
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247
August 20249
July 20243
June 202428
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 202410
July 20248
June 202416
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 202416
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Blurton West and Newstead in March 2025

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

1. Ingestre Square (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Aldbury Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
3. Wyndham Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Finstock Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
5. Hatfield Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Muse Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. A5035 (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
8. Beaconsfield Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Emsworth Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Horsley Grove (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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