Crime in Burslem: statistics, rates and trends
794 crimes were recorded in Burslem in the 12 months to July 2026, 179.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
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794 crimes were recorded in Burslem in the 12 months to July 2026, 179.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 278 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Burslem has the 267th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Burslem | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 794 | 37,571 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 179.0 | 138.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 4,435 | 270,425 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Burslem was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,525 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (681). Over the whole period it fell 48%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 794 | 179.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 681 | 153.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 801 | 180.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,172 | 264.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,495 | 337.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,174 | 264.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,114 | 251.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,297 | 292.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,525 | 343.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 84 |
| June 2026 | 97 |
| May 2026 | 67 |
| April 2026 | 73 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 67 |
| January 2026 | 51 |
| December 2025 | 77 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
| August 2025 | 72 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Burslem over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, other theft.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+67%) and burglary (+61%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 278 | 62.7 | 1.83 | -0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 129 | 29.1 | 1.90 | +11% |
| Other theft | 75 | 16.9 | 2.64 | +47% |
| Public order | 72 | 16.2 | 2.44 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 14.9 | 2.19 | +3% |
| Burglary | 45 | 10.1 | 2.87 | +61% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 9.0 | 1.83 | +67% |
| Drugs | 32 | 7.2 | 2.21 | +129% |
| Other crime | 19 | 4.3 | 2.03 | +46% |
| Robbery | 10 | 2.3 | 1.67 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 2.3 | 0.27 | -44% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 2.0 | 2.09 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 1.8 | 2.19 | +167% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Burslem
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Burslem recorded 278 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (62.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 35.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Burslem
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Burslem recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Burslem
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Burslem recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Burslem
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Burslem recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Burslem
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Burslem recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Burslem
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Burslem recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Burslem
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Burslem recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Burslem
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Burslem recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 129% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Burslem
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Burslem recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Burslem
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Burslem recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Burslem
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Burslem recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Burslem
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Burslem recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Burslem
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Burslem recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Burslem
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Burslem recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Burslem, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Burslem.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burslem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burslem Park | 688 | 138.4 | -23% |
| Little Chell & Stanfield | 898 | 135.6 | -24% |
| Tunstall | 1,387 | 172.0 | -4% |
| Moorcroft & Sneyd Green | 2,059 | 147.9 | -17% |
| Ford Green & Smallthorne | 834 | 147.7 | -17% |
| Bradeley & Chell Heath | 604 | 81.4 | -55% |
| Etruria & Hanley | 1,689 | 247.3 | +38% |
| Birches Head & Northwood | 1,802 | 146.0 | -18% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Burslem over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 61 |
| On or near Federation Road | 53 |
| On or near Sytchmill Way | 44 |
| On or near Evans Street | 41 |
| On or near Station Street | 30 |
| On or near Maddock Street | 24 |
| On or near Newcastle Street | 22 |
| On or near Brunel Close | 21 |
| On or near Trubshawe Street | 21 |
| On or near Newport Street | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Burslem over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 235 | 29.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 217 | 27.3% |
| Not recorded | 129 | 16.2% |
| Under investigation | 103 | 13.0% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 4.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.4% |
Burslem has an estimated population of 4,435. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Burslem sits in decile 1.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Burslem |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.2% |
| Private rented homes | 33.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 33.6% |
Is Burslem a safe place to live?
Burslem recorded 179.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Burslem?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 278 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (129).
Is crime in Burslem going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burslem was up 17% on the year before: 794 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 681 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Burslem?
Burslem is policed by Staffordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Burslem. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.