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 July 2025 are around 109 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burslem Central crime rate of 6.61 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
Burslem Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pitt Street East with total crimes: 7
  • Swan Square with total crimes: 7
  • Federation Road with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Burslem Central has recorded 109 crimes with crime rate of 6.61 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burslem Central)CrimesRank (Burslem Central)CrimesRank (Burslem Central)
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
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

Burslem Central 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 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 452 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202545
May 202532
April 202540
March 202527
February 202523
January 202536
December 202444
November 202425
October 202446
September 202447
August 202451

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 20255
April 202513
March 202512
February 20258
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202513
May 202517
April 202530
March 202519
February 20256
January 202510
December 20246
November 20246
October 202416
September 202412
August 202423

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

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20253
August 20241

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 20254
April 20257
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20247
October 20249
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20255
April 20257
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 202516
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 202513
December 20249
November 20245
October 202412
September 20249
August 202417

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20257
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 20254
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20256
April 20255
March 202513
February 20252
January 20256
December 20247
November 202410
October 20248
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Burslem Central in July 2025

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

1. Pitt Street East (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Robbery1
2. Swan Square (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft1
3. Federation Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sytchmill Way (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Furlong Passage (Map)
Total5
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Lucas Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
7. Longshaw Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Princes Square (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Morton Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
10. Supreme Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2

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