Amington vs Burslem Central

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    24/100
    Amington Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Burslem Central Staffordshire Police

      Amington vs Burslem Central Results

      A
      24/100
      High Crime
      Amington
      Staffordshire Police
      601 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.3% trend
      15.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Burslem Central
      Staffordshire Police
      1,516 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.1% trend
      25.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Amington
      B Burslem Central
      Safety Score
      24/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      601
      1,516
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      615
      1,668
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.3%
      ↓9.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.9%
      25.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Amington
      B Burslem Central
      Violent Crime
      294 ↓3%
      553 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      86 ↑23%
      245 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑17%
      88 ↓37%
      Vehicle Crime
      38 ↓7%
      52 ↓44%
      Burglary
      16 ↓30%
      79 ↓28%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↓7%
      123 ↓30%
      Drugs
      23 ↑77%
      41 ↑41%
      Public Order
      41 ↑14%
      129 ↓2%
      Robbery
      2 ↓50%
      24 ↑26%
      Shoplifting
      13 ↓43%
      106 ↑63%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      15 ↑150%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓50%
      29 ↑107%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓43%
      29 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Amington safer than Burslem Central?

      Amington has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) and recorded 601 crimes in the last 12 months. Burslem Central has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,516 crimes. Amington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Amington vs Burslem Central?

      Amington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Burslem Central shows -9.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Amington and Burslem Central?

      In Amington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (294 incidents). In Burslem Central, it is Violent Crime (553 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Amington and Burslem Central?

      Amington recorded 86 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Burslem Central recorded 245. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Amington vs Burslem Central?

      Violent crime in Amington totalled 294 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 553 in Burslem Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Amington and Burslem Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Amington recorded 615 crimes (now 601, a change of -2.3%). Burslem Central recorded 1,668 crimes previously (now 1,516, -9.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Amington and Burslem Central?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Amington has a resolution rate of 15.9% and Burslem Central has 25.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Amington and Burslem Central?

      Amington falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Burslem Central is covered by Staffordshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Amington and Burslem Central?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Amington or Burslem Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Amington and Burslem Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.