Crime in Burslem Park: statistics, rates and trends
715 crimes were recorded in Burslem Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 143.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Burslem Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Burslem Park
- Types of crime in Burslem Park
- Burslem Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Burslem Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Burslem Park
- Demographics of Burslem Park
- Questions about crime in Burslem Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (274), anti-social behaviour (122) and vehicle crime (50) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 486th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Burslem Park | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 715 | 37,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 143.9 | 139.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 4,970 | 270,425 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Burslem Park peaked in the year to August 2022 (854 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (617). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 715 | 143.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 637 | 128.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 698 | 140.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 720 | 144.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 854 | 171.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 617 | 124.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 736 | 148.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 801 | 161.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 847 | 170.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 76 |
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 73 |
| May 2026 | 70 |
| April 2026 | 73 |
| March 2026 | 68 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 59 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
Compared with England and Wales, Burslem Park recorded notably more burglary (2.8 times the national rate), other crime (2.6 times the national rate) and drugs (2.2 times the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 71 to 122 and vehicle crime rose from 33 to 50, while public order fell from 69 to 40 and criminal damage and arson fell from 60 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 274 | 55.1 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 122 | 24.5 | 15.4 | +72% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 10.1 | 5.0 | +52% |
| Burglary | 49 | 9.9 | 3.6 | +48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 9.5 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Other theft | 47 | 9.5 | 6.4 | +24% |
| Public order | 40 | 8.0 | 6.7 | -42% |
| Drugs | 35 | 7.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 27 | 5.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 2.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Burslem Park; the highest is Burslem (184.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Baddeley, Milton & Norton (71.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burslem Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Chell & Stanfield | 902 | 136.2 | -5% |
| Ford Green & Smallthorne | 828 | 146.7 | +2% |
| Burslem | 818 | 184.4 | +28% |
| Moorcroft & Sneyd Green | 2,057 | 147.8 | +3% |
| Bradeley & Chell Heath | 621 | 83.6 | -42% |
| Tunstall | 1,391 | 172.5 | +20% |
| Birches Head & Northwood | 1,787 | 144.8 | +1% |
| Baddeley, Milton & Norton | 1,295 | 71.6 | -50% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Burslem Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Marshall Street” (52).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Marshall Street | 52 |
| On or near Lawton Street | 45 |
| On or near Stanfield Road | 44 |
| On or near Port Vale Court | 43 |
| On or near Kelsall Street | 33 |
| On or near Macclesfield Street | 32 |
| On or near High Bank Place | 27 |
| On or near Wade Street | 27 |
| On or near Broadhurst Street | 25 |
| On or near The Grove | 25 |
Of the 593 crimes in Burslem Park with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 122 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 232 | 39.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 177 | 29.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 15.2% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Burslem Park has an estimated population of 4,970 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (35%, against 20%), more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%) and less social housing (9.7%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Burslem Park average decile 1.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Burslem Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 65.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Burslem Park a safe place to live?
Burslem Park recorded 143.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 486th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Burslem Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 274 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (122).
Is crime in Burslem Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burslem Park was up 12% on the year before: 715 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 637 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Burslem Park?
About 4,970 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Burslem Park?
Burslem Park 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.