Crime in Burslem: statistics, rates and trends
818 crimes were recorded in Burslem in the 12 months to August 2026, 184.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 22% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (284), anti-social behaviour (129) and other theft (84) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 251st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Burslem | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 818 | 37,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 184.4 | 139.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 4,435 | 270,425 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Burslem peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,509 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (671). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 44%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 818 | 184.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 671 | 151.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 817 | 184.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,104 | 248.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,509 | 340.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,201 | 270.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,096 | 247.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,300 | 293.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,461 | 329.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 96 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Burslem recorded notably more burglary (3.3 times the national rate), other theft (2.9 times the national rate) and public order (2.3 times the national rate). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 24 to 50 and burglary rose from 30 to 52.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 284 | 64.0 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 129 | 29.1 | 15.4 | +18% |
| Other theft | 84 | 18.9 | 6.4 | +68% |
| Public order | 69 | 15.6 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 14.4 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Burglary | 52 | 11.7 | 3.6 | +73% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 11.3 | 5.0 | +108% |
| Drugs | 25 | 5.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 18 | 4.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 2.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 2.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 2.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 2.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Burslem; the highest is Etruria & Hanley (246.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Bradeley & Chell Heath (83.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burslem |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burslem Park | 715 | 143.9 | -22% |
| Little Chell & Stanfield | 902 | 136.2 | -26% |
| Tunstall | 1,391 | 172.5 | -6% |
| Moorcroft & Sneyd Green | 2,057 | 147.8 | -20% |
| Ford Green & Smallthorne | 828 | 146.7 | -20% |
| Bradeley & Chell Heath | 621 | 83.6 | -55% |
| Etruria & Hanley | 1,682 | 246.3 | +34% |
| Birches Head & Northwood | 1,787 | 144.8 | -21% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Burslem over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (65).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 65 |
| On or near Federation Road | 52 |
| On or near Evans Street | 47 |
| On or near Sytchmill Way | 44 |
| On or near Newcastle Street | 26 |
| On or near Station Street | 24 |
| On or near Brunel Close | 23 |
| On or near Trubshawe Street | 23 |
| On or near Maddock Street | 22 |
| On or near Newport Street | 21 |
Of the 689 crimes in Burslem with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 129 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 245 | 35.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 234 | 34.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 100 | 14.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Burslem has an estimated population of 4,435 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (33%, against 20%), more social housing (27%, against 17%) and more households without a car (35%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Burslem average decile 1.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Burslem | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 35.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 33.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Burslem a safe place to live?
Burslem recorded 184.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 251st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and other theft.
What is the most common crime in Burslem?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 284 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (129).
Is crime in Burslem going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burslem was up 22% on the year before: 818 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 671 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Burslem?
About 4,435 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Burslem?
Burslem 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.