Crime in Blurton: statistics, rates and trends
1,004 crimes were recorded in Blurton in the 12 months to August 2026, 123.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (482), anti-social behaviour (192) and public order (69) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 780th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Blurton | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,004 | 37,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 123.4 | 139.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 8,136 | 270,425 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Blurton peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,352 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (789). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,004 | 123.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 884 | 108.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 789 | 97.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,113 | 136.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,352 | 166.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,119 | 137.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,042 | 128.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,063 | 130.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,170 | 143.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 67 |
| July 2026 | 111 |
| June 2026 | 71 |
| May 2026 | 100 |
| April 2026 | 81 |
| March 2026 | 76 |
| February 2026 | 75 |
| January 2026 | 97 |
| December 2025 | 105 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 86 |
Compared with England and Wales, Blurton recorded notably more other crime (86% above the national rate), violence and sexual offences (73% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (54% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (67% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 123 to 192 and other crime rose from 22 to 32, while criminal damage and arson fell from 76 to 64.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 482 | 59.2 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 192 | 23.6 | 15.4 | +56% |
| Public order | 69 | 8.5 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 7.9 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Other theft | 61 | 7.5 | 6.4 | +33% |
| Burglary | 34 | 4.2 | 3.6 | +17% |
| Other crime | 32 | 3.9 | 2.1 | +45% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 2.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Blurton; the highest is Longton & Meir Hay South (269.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Lightwood North & Normacot (55.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blurton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollybush | 415 | 87.9 | -29% |
| Dresden & Florence | 726 | 126.8 | +3% |
| Hanford, Newstead & Trentham | 1,107 | 70.6 | -43% |
| Longton & Meir Hay South | 1,703 | 269.5 | +118% |
| Lightwood North & Normacot | 396 | 55.5 | -55% |
| Fenton West & Mount Pleasant | 1,311 | 201.3 | +63% |
| Fenton East | 1,065 | 186.8 | +51% |
| Sandford Hill | 648 | 116.3 | -6% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Blurton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Finstock Avenue” (53).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Finstock Avenue | 53 |
| On or near Thorpe Green | 49 |
| On or near Beaconsfield Drive | 46 |
| On or near Broadoak Way | 45 |
| On or near Horsley Grove | 38 |
| On or near Allendale Walk | 29 |
| On or near Fallow Field | 29 |
| On or near Ingestre Square | 27 |
| On or near Rothley Green | 27 |
| On or near Waterside Drive | 26 |
Of the 812 crimes in Blurton with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 192 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 414 | 51.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 171 | 21.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 106 | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Blurton has an estimated population of 8,136 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (32%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (18%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Blurton average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Blurton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 32.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Blurton a safe place to live?
Blurton recorded 123.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 780th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Blurton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 482 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (192).
Is crime in Blurton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blurton was up 14% on the year before: 1,004 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 884 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Blurton?
About 8,136 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Blurton?
Blurton is policed by Staffordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.