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 May 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hollybush and Longton West crime rate of 4.74 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Hollybush and Longton West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anglesey Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Almond Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Linden Place 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 May 2025 the Hollybush and Longton West has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 4.74 ranking 27th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hollybush and Longton West)CrimesRank (Hollybush and Longton West)CrimesRank (Hollybush and Longton West)
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
Burslem Central95 131,524 81,006 13
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
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

Hollybush and Longton West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 202512
February 20253
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 20247
July 20248
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 323 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202523
March 202519
February 202518
January 202522
December 202420
November 202411
October 202419
September 202421
August 202429
July 202424
June 202472
May 202424

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 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 offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Almond Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Linden Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Gordon Banks Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
5. Gregory Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
6. St Gregory'S Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Ash Grove (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Robbery1
9. Tilehurst Place (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Thanet Grove (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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