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 March 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hollybush and Longton West crime rate of 5.23 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Hollybush and Longton West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anglesey Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Whitcliffe Place with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Hollybush and Longton West has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 5.23 ranking 24th 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.

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
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
Blurton East15 37322 36334 35
Weston Coyney27 35345 35331 36
Meir Hay18 36280 37304 37

Hollybush and Longton West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Burglary 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 April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202518
January 202522
December 202420
November 202411
October 202419
September 202421
August 202429
July 202424
June 202472
May 202424
April 202421

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20253
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 20247
July 20248
June 202410
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Hollybush and Longton West in March 2025

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

1. Anglesey Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
2. Whitcliffe Place (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ballinson Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
5. Lilac Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Linden Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Poplar Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Beech Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Tilehurst Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

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