Crime Rate in Lightwood North and Normacot: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lightwood North and Normacot

The total recorded crimes in Lightwood North and Normacot, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in July 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lightwood North and Normacot crime rate of 2.13 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 Lightwood North and Normacot, encompassing approximately 17,865 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lightwood North and Normacot Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windsor Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Upper Normacot Road with total crimes: 3
  • Buccleuch Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Lightwood North and Normacot?

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

  • Relative to Stoke-on-Trent:

    • In 2024, Lightwood North and Normacot demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 369 crimes compared to 1067.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lightwood North and Normacot recorded fewer crimes than 33 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

    • In 2023, Lightwood North and Normacot had fewer crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 458 crimes compared to 985. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lightwood North and Normacot recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stoke-on-Trent, Lightwood North and Normacot has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Lightwood North and Normacot Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lightwood North and Normacot has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 2.13 ranking 33th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Lightwood North and Normacot crimes were 369. The crime rate of Lightwood North and Normacot in 2024 was 20.65 (year) or 1.72 (month) ranking it 34 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lightwood North and Normacot were around 458 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.64 (year) or 2.14 (month) ranking 33 most dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lightwood North and Normacot)CrimesRank (Lightwood North and Normacot)CrimesRank (Lightwood North and Normacot)
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
Hollybush and Longton West52 29615 26592 26
Hanford and Trentham60 26609 27539 31
Bradeley and Chell Heath44 30590 30571 28
Meir Park34 34388 33414 34
Blurton East20 36322 36334 35
Weston Coyney16 37345 35331 36
Meir Hay23 35280 37304 37

Lightwood North and Normacot 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 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20259
May 20259
April 202512
March 202517
February 202515
January 202519
December 202421
November 202423
October 202413
September 202412
August 202411

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20255
May 20254
April 20251
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20252

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20255
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20253
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

High Crime Locations Lightwood North and Normacot in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Lightwood North and Normacot postcode area is presented below.

1. Windsor Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
2. Upper Normacot Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Buccleuch Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Upper Belgrave Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Watery Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Fir Tree Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Woodpark Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Cocknage Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Wren View (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rothesay Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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