WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Staffordshire Police Police

Crime in Blurton West and Newstead, Stoke-on-Trent

Comprehensive safety analysis for Blurton West and Newstead, localized within Stoke-on-Trent.

Total Crimes

127
trending_up +22.1% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

119.47per 1k
trending_up +2.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

7,442

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences61
Anti-social Behaviour27
Public Order8
Criminal Damage & Arson8
Other Theft6
Burglary4
Other Crime4
Shoplifting3
Vehicle Crime3
Drug Offences2
Robbery1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Yeovil Place Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6Drugs: 1Burglary: 1
10
On or near Thorpe Green Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Anti-social behaviour: 2Other theft: 1
8
On or near Witchford Crescent Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Shoplifting: 1Public order: 1
6
On or near Ripon Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Anti-social behaviour: 1
6
On or near Broadoak Way Map
Anti-social behaviour: 6
6
On or near Finstock Avenue Map
Public order: 3Anti-social behaviour: 2
5
On or near Garsdale Crescent Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Netley Place Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Beaconsfield Drive Map
Other theft: 1Public order: 1
2
On or near Zetland Place Map
Robbery: 1Other theft: 1
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Stoke-on-Trent district.

Local Rank

#27safest in Stoke-on-Trent

National Safety

Top 10%Riskiest

City Average

129.37per 1k

Local Policing

Fulford Barlaston & Oulton

Staffordshire Police

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Local Priorities

Increased reports of drugs been dealt and increased use of cannabis in Barlaston.

Issued: 3 Mar 2026

Status Update

Increased patrols in the area, intelligence gathering and positive action taken against offenders.

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

We have seen an increase in reports of hare coursing in the rural areas, which appears to be a national trend. Officers from the County Pro Active and Rural team have been tasked to try and gather intelligence and take positive action against anyone believed to be committing offences.

Issued: 1 Dec 2025

Status Update

County proactive and rural teams asked to patrol the area, gather intelligence around those committing offences and take positive action.

Actioned: 1 Dec 2025

Concerns have been raised for litter being left around Barlaston Downs. We have approached the council to support with bins and signs

Issued: 10 Sep 2025

Status Update

We have approached the council to support with more bins and signs asking people to use the bins or take rubbish home

Actioned: 12 Sep 2025

Fly tipping in the lanes around Oulton.

Issued: 8 Jun 2025

Status Update

The issues have been raised with the council who have agreed to provide some signs and we will ensure these are deployed in the coming weeks. We will also be providing relevant contacts at the council to report any further incidents. We're have been speaking to communities in the area to further understand the detail of the 'Neighbour' issues that are being reported and if this is still a problem.

Actioned: 25 Jun 2025

Engagement Events

JUN20

Street Surgery

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1:00 PM — 1:30 PM

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Swynnerton Arms Carpark

JUN20

Street Surgery

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1:45 PM — 2:15 PM

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Windmill Hill carpark

JUN20

Street Surgery

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2:30 PM — 3:00 PM

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Ridgway Drive

JUN20

Street Surgery

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3:15 PM — 3:45 PM

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Stallington

JUN20

Street Surgery

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4:00 PM — 4:30 PM

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Fulford

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