Crime Rate in Hollybush and Longton West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hollybush and Longton West

The total recorded crimes in Hollybush and Longton West, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in July 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hollybush and Longton West crime rate of 5.04 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 Hollybush and Longton West, encompassing approximately 10,327 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-36.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Hollybush and Longton West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gordon Banks Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Gwenys Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • California Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hollybush and Longton West?

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

  • Relative to Stoke-on-Trent:

    • In 2024, Hollybush and Longton West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 615 crimes compared to 1067.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hollybush and Longton West recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

    • In 2023, Hollybush and Longton West had fewer crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 592 crimes compared to 985. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hollybush and Longton West recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hollybush and Longton West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hollybush and Longton West has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 5.04 ranking 29th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Hollybush and Longton West crimes were 615. The crime rate of Hollybush and Longton West in 2024 was 59.55 (year) or 4.96 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hollybush and Longton West were around 592 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.32 (year) or 4.78 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hollybush and Longton West)CrimesRank (Hollybush and Longton West)CrimesRank (Hollybush and Longton West)
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
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
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

Hollybush and Longton West 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 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 18 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 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 (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 20257
April 20259
March 202512
February 20253
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20256
April 20252
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202536
May 202521
April 202523
March 202519
February 202518
January 202522
December 202420
November 202411
October 202419
September 202421
August 202429

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Hollybush and Longton West in July 2025

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

1. Gordon Banks Drive (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Gwenys Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
3. California Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Hurst Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
5. Meaford Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Dorcas Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Thanet Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Linden Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Roundway (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1

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