Crime Rate in Blurton East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blurton East

The total recorded crimes in Blurton East, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in March 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blurton East crime rate of 1.69 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 East, encompassing approximately 8,874 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Blurton East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sutherland Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Browning Road with total crimes: 2
  • Tennyson Gardens with total crimes: 2

How safe is Blurton East?

To understand the safety of Blurton East, we need to analyze Blurton East 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 East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 322 crimes compared to 1067.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Blurton East recorded fewer crimes than 35 out of 36 other cities.

    • In 2023, Blurton East had fewer crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 334 crimes compared to 985. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Blurton East recorded fewer crimes than 34 out of 36 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Blurton East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Blurton East has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 1.69 ranking 37th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Blurton East crimes were 322. The crime rate of Blurton East in 2024 was 36.28 (year) or 3.02 (month) ranking it 36 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blurton East were around 334 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.64 (year) or 3.14 (month) ranking 35 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
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
Weston Coyney27 35345 35331 36
Meir Hay18 36280 37304 37

Blurton East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248
July 20245
June 202412
April 20243

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202512
January 202513
December 20249
November 202414
October 202411
September 202411
August 20246
July 202411
June 202422
May 202412
April 202416

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243
May 20242

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242
May 20243

High Crime Locations Blurton East in March 2025

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

1. Sutherland Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Browning Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Tennyson Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rookery Avenue (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
5. Critchlows Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. The Oval (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Railton Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sunnycroft Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ladysmith Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Edensor Terrace (Map)
Total1
Robbery1

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