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 May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lightwood North and Normacot crime rate of 1.12 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Lightwood North and Normacot Crime Hotspots

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

  • Furnace Road with total crimes: 5
  • Upper Belgrave Road with total crimes: 3
  • Woodpark Lane 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 May 2025 the Lightwood North and Normacot has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 1.12 ranking 35th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lightwood North and Normacot)CrimesRank (Lightwood North and Normacot)CrimesRank (Lightwood North and Normacot)
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
Hollybush and Longton West49 27615 26592 26
Boothen and Oak Hill49 26601 28519 32
Hanford and Trentham41 31609 27539 31
Blurton East37 32322 36334 35
Meir Park25 34388 33414 34
Weston Coyney15 36345 35331 36
Meir Hay14 37280 37304 37

Lightwood North and Normacot Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 202517
February 202515
January 202519
December 202421
November 202423
October 202413
September 202412
August 202411
July 20248
June 202436
May 202412

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Furnace Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
2. Upper Belgrave Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Woodpark Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Buccleuch Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Palomino Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Argyll Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Eversley Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lennox Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ainsdale Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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