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 March 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lightwood North and Normacot crime rate of 2.46 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Lightwood North and Normacot Crime Hotspots

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

  • Palomino Close with total crimes: 6
  • Roxburghe Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Alhambra Court with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Lightwood North and Normacot has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 2.46 ranking 29th 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.

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
Hollybush and Longton West54 24615 26592 26
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
Meir Park34 34388 33414 34
Blurton East15 37322 36334 35
Weston Coyney27 35345 35331 36
Meir Hay18 36280 37304 37

Lightwood North and Normacot Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 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 (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202515
January 202519
December 202421
November 202423
October 202413
September 202412
August 202411
July 20248
June 202436
May 202412
April 202417

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 202412
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Lightwood North and Normacot in March 2025

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

1. Palomino Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
2. Roxburghe Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Alhambra Court (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Cocknage Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wingrove Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Argyll Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lennox Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Alanbrook Grove (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
9. Fir Tree Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Hawksmoor Close (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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