Crime Rate in Broadway and Longton East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broadway and Longton East

The total recorded crimes in Broadway and Longton East, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in July 2025 are around 140 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broadway and Longton East crime rate of 11.48 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 Broadway and Longton East, encompassing approximately 12,194 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-40.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-30.56% decrease)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
Broadway and Longton East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 23
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 15
  • Railway Passage with total crimes: 15

How safe is Broadway and Longton East?

To understand the safety of Broadway and Longton East, we need to analyze Broadway and Longton 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, Broadway and Longton East reported a higher crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 1,791 crimes compared to 1,067. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Broadway and Longton East witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

    • In 2023, Broadway and Longton East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 1,563 crimes compared to 985. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Broadway and Longton East witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stoke-on-Trent, Broadway and Longton East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Broadway and Longton East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Broadway and Longton East has recorded 140 crimes with crime rate of 11.48 ranking 6th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Broadway and Longton East crimes were 1,791. The crime rate of Broadway and Longton East in 2024 was 146.87 (year) or 12.24 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broadway and Longton East were around 1,563 crimes with yearly crime rate of 128.17 (year) or 10.68 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broadway and Longton East)CrimesRank (Broadway and Longton East)CrimesRank (Broadway and Longton East)
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
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

Broadway and Longton East 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 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202518
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20256
January 20259
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 20251
April 20253
March 202510
February 20251
January 20256
December 202413
November 202414
October 202411
September 202416
August 202413

A total of 309 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202536
May 202533
April 202524
March 202524
February 202520
January 202538
December 202419
November 202423
October 202419
September 202429
August 202419

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 20258
April 202511
March 20259
February 20257
January 202512
December 202415
November 20245
October 20249
September 202414
August 202411

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 20255
April 20254
March 202515
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
October 20244
August 20242

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 441 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202552
May 202547
April 202542
March 202534
February 202527
January 202529
December 202439
November 202442
October 202429
September 202432
August 202437

A total of 253 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202519
May 202515
April 202515
March 202518
February 202521
January 202519
December 202428
November 202423
October 202426
September 202426
August 202420

A total of 205 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202510
May 202515
April 202512
March 20258
February 202518
January 202528
December 202429
November 202416
October 202427
September 202420
August 20247

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Broadway and Longton East in July 2025

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total23
Public order14
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Railway Passage (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Possession of weapons2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Transport Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Georges Court (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Rutland Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Park Hall Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
9. Cherry Hill Avenue (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Other crime1
10. Albert Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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