Crime in Burslem Park: statistics, rates and trends
688 crimes were recorded in Burslem Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 138.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Burslem Park
- Questions about crime in Burslem Park
- About this data
688 crimes were recorded in Burslem Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 138.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 268 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Burslem Park has the 553rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Burslem Park | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 688 | 37,571 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 138.4 | 138.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 4,970 | 270,425 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Burslem Park was highest in the year to July 2019 (827 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (636). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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 | 688 | 138.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 636 | 128.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 704 | 141.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 746 | 150.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 805 | 162.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 651 | 131.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 728 | 146.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 827 | 166.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 826 | 166.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 49 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Burslem Park 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, burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+68%) and anti-social behaviour (+58%). The largest falls were in public order (-40%) and criminal damage and arson (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 268 | 53.9 | 1.57 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 115 | 23.1 | 1.51 | +58% |
| Burglary | 47 | 9.5 | 2.67 | +68% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 9.5 | 1.92 | +31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 8.7 | 1.28 | -31% |
| Other theft | 43 | 8.7 | 1.35 | +8% |
| Public order | 39 | 7.8 | 1.18 | -40% |
| Drugs | 34 | 6.8 | 2.09 | +89% |
| Other crime | 27 | 5.4 | 2.57 | +59% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 2.0 | 2.07 | +43% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.6 | 1.19 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.0 | 1.22 | -38% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.24 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Burslem Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Burslem Park recorded 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (53.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 39.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Burslem Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Burslem Park recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 16.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Burslem Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Burslem Park recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Burslem Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Burslem Park recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Burslem Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Burslem Park recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Burslem Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Burslem Park recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Burslem Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Burslem Park recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Burslem Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Burslem Park recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Burslem Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Burslem Park recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Burslem Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Burslem Park recorded 10 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 43% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Burslem Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Burslem Park recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Burslem Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Burslem Park recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Burslem Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Burslem Park recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Burslem Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Burslem Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burslem Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Chell & Stanfield | 898 | 135.6 | -2% |
| Ford Green & Smallthorne | 834 | 147.7 | +7% |
| Burslem | 794 | 179.0 | +29% |
| Moorcroft & Sneyd Green | 2,059 | 147.9 | +7% |
| Bradeley & Chell Heath | 604 | 81.4 | -41% |
| Tunstall | 1,387 | 172.0 | +24% |
| Birches Head & Northwood | 1,802 | 146.0 | +5% |
| Baddeley, Milton & Norton | 1,277 | 70.6 | -49% |
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 Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Marshall Street | 46 |
| On or near Stanfield Road | 45 |
| On or near Lawton Street | 44 |
| On or near Port Vale Court | 41 |
| On or near Kelsall Street | 32 |
| On or near Macclesfield Street | 31 |
| On or near High Bank Place | 27 |
| On or near The Grove | 26 |
| On or near Broadhurst Street | 25 |
| On or near Wade Street | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Burslem Park 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 | 232 | 33.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 166 | 24.1% |
| Not recorded | 115 | 16.7% |
| Under investigation | 82 | 11.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
Burslem Park has an estimated population of 4,970. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Burslem Park 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 Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.0% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% |
| Private rented homes | 35.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 65.7% |
Is Burslem Park a safe place to live?
Burslem Park recorded 138.4 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 Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (115).
Is crime in Burslem Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burslem Park was up 8% on the year before: 688 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 636 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Burslem Park?
Burslem Park 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 Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.