Blurton & Longton West vs Fulford Barlaston & Oulton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Blurton & Longton West Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Fulford Barlaston & Oulton Staffordshire Police

      Blurton & Longton West vs Fulford Barlaston & Oulton Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Blurton & Longton West
      Staffordshire Police
      1,941 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.5% trend
      12.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Fulford Barlaston & Oulton
      Staffordshire Police
      11 crimes / 12m
      ↓26.7% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blurton & Longton West
      B Fulford Barlaston & Oulton
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,941
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,598
      15
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑21.5%
      ↓26.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blurton & Longton West
      B Fulford Barlaston & Oulton
      Violent Crime
      898 ↑19%
      4 ↓33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      317 ↑40%
      1
      Other Theft
      113 ↑45%
      3 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      45 ↑2%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      71 ↓7%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      134 ↓14%
      0
      Drugs
      40 ↑5%
      0
      Public Order
      147 ↑29%
      3 ↑200%
      Robbery
      18 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      80 ↑150%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑350%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑8%
      0
      Other Crime
      52 ↑13%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Fulford Barlaston & Oulton is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blurton & Longton West safer than Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      Blurton & Longton West has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,941 crimes in the last 12 months. Fulford Barlaston & Oulton has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 11 crimes. Fulford Barlaston & Oulton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blurton & Longton West vs Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      Blurton & Longton West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +21.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Fulford Barlaston & Oulton shows -26.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blurton & Longton West and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      In Blurton & Longton West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (898 incidents). In Fulford Barlaston & Oulton, it is Violent Crime (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blurton & Longton West and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      Blurton & Longton West recorded 317 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fulford Barlaston & Oulton recorded 1. 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 Blurton & Longton West vs Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      Violent crime in Blurton & Longton West totalled 898 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Fulford Barlaston & Oulton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blurton & Longton West and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blurton & Longton West recorded 1,598 crimes (now 1,941, a change of +21.5%). Fulford Barlaston & Oulton recorded 15 crimes previously (now 11, -26.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blurton & Longton West and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      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. Blurton & Longton West has a resolution rate of 12.8% and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blurton & Longton West and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      Blurton & Longton West falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Fulford Barlaston & Oulton 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 Blurton & Longton West and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      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 Blurton & Longton West or Fulford Barlaston & Oulton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blurton & Longton West and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton. 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.