Crime Rate in Burslem Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burslem Central

The total recorded crimes in Burslem Central, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in May 2025 are around 95 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burslem Central crime rate of 5.76 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 Burslem Central, encompassing approximately 16,481 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-43.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
Burslem Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sytchmill Way with total crimes: 6
  • Alderley Rise with total crimes: 5
  • Lucas Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Burslem Central?

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

  • Relative to Stoke-on-Trent:

    • In 2024, Burslem Central reported a higher crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 1,524 crimes compared to 1,067. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Burslem Central witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

    • In 2023, Burslem Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 1,006 crimes compared to 985. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Burslem Central witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Burslem Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Burslem Central has recorded 95 crimes with crime rate of 5.76 ranking 13th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Burslem Central crimes were 1,524. The crime rate of Burslem Central in 2024 was 92.47 (year) or 7.71 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burslem Central were around 1,006 crimes with yearly crime rate of 61.04 (year) or 5.09 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burslem Central)CrimesRank (Burslem Central)CrimesRank (Burslem Central)
Joiner's Square326 15,087 13,831 1
Penkhull and Stoke191 22,194 22,132 2
Bentilee and Ubberley154 41,908 31,894 3
Birches Head and Central Forest Park175 31,874 41,552 6
Etruria and Hanley139 71,736 61,770 4
Broadway and Longton East141 51,791 51,563 5
Baddeley, Milton and Norton141 61,571 71,393 8
Fenton East138 81,271 111,430 7
Abbey Hulton and Townsend105 101,333 101,352 9
Tunstall104 111,487 91,279 11
Fenton West and Mount Pleasant111 91,192 121,296 10
Hanley Park and Shelton93 141,152 131,257 12
Blurton West and Newstead97 121,037 14983 14
Little Chell and Stanfield75 151,000 15929 15
Great Chell and Packmoor71 16920 16847 16
Ford Green and Smallthorne51 24853 17774 17
Springfields and Trent Vale66 17699 23697 20
Meir South65 19781 18771 18
Moorcroft65 18721 22672 21
Meir North62 20775 19744 19
Burslem Park50 25761 20659 22
Goldenhill and Sandyford56 21732 21570 29
Bradeley and Chell Heath54 22590 30571 28
Hartshill and Basford49 28511 32618 23
Sandford Hill53 23575 31610 24
Sneyd Green47 30649 24548 30
Eaton Park35 33599 29609 25
Dresden and Florence48 29635 25586 27
Hollybush and Longton West49 27615 26592 26
Boothen and Oak Hill49 26601 28519 32
Hanford and Trentham41 31609 27539 31
Blurton East37 32322 36334 35
Lightwood North and Normacot20 35369 34458 33
Meir Park25 34388 33414 34
Weston Coyney15 36345 35331 36
Meir Hay14 37280 37304 37

Burslem Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 202513
December 20249
November 20245
October 202412
September 20249
August 202417
July 202411
June 202424
May 202422

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 202420
May 202417

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 544 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202540
March 202527
February 202523
January 202536
December 202444
November 202425
October 202446
September 202447
August 202451
July 202437
June 202484
May 202452

A total of 220 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202530
March 202519
February 20256
January 202510
December 20246
November 20246
October 202416
September 202412
August 202423
July 202419
June 202434
May 202422

A total of 115 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 202513
February 20252
January 20256
December 20247
November 202410
October 20248
September 202411
August 20249
July 20248
June 202422
May 20248

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20247
October 20249
September 202411
August 20249
July 202416
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202513
March 202512
February 20258
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 20246
July 202410
June 202428
May 20244

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20249
June 202426
May 20247

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20257
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20245

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Burslem Central in May 2025

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

1. Sytchmill Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Alderley Rise (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Possession of weapons1
3. Lucas Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Princes Square (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Maddock Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wedgwood Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Ironstone Walk (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St John'S Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Keates Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
10. Riley Street North (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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