Bolehall vs Burslem Park

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    30/100
    Bolehall Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      16/100
      Burslem Park Staffordshire Police

      Bolehall vs Burslem Park Results

      A
      30/100
      Below Average
      Bolehall
      Staffordshire Police
      584 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      26.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      16/100
      High Crime
      Burslem Park
      Staffordshire Police
      728 crimes / 12m
      ↑6% trend
      31.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bolehall
      B Burslem Park
      Safety Score
      30/100 Below Average
      16/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      584
      728
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      602
      687
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3%
      ↑6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.7%
      31.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bolehall
      B Burslem Park
      Violent Crime
      245 ↓7%
      273 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      76 ↑13%
      109 ↑82%
      Other Theft
      50 ↑9%
      54 ↑38%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↓4%
      38 ↓21%
      Burglary
      17 ↓29%
      39 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      45 ↓2%
      69 ↓3%
      Drugs
      15 ↓38%
      26 ↑100%
      Public Order
      49 ↓14%
      64 ↓2%
      Robbery
      2 ↓60%
      9 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      37 ↑85%
      1 ↓83%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓88%
      14 ↑133%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑225%
      11 ↑83%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓17%
      21 ↓9%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bolehall is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 vs 16/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bolehall safer than Burslem Park?

      Bolehall has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 584 crimes in the last 12 months. Burslem Park has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) with 728 crimes. Bolehall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bolehall vs Burslem Park?

      Bolehall shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Burslem Park shows +6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bolehall and Burslem Park?

      In Bolehall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (245 incidents). In Burslem Park, it is Violent Crime (273 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bolehall and Burslem Park?

      Bolehall recorded 76 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Burslem Park recorded 109. 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 Bolehall vs Burslem Park?

      Violent crime in Bolehall totalled 245 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 273 in Burslem Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bolehall and Burslem Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bolehall recorded 602 crimes (now 584, a change of -3%). Burslem Park recorded 687 crimes previously (now 728, +6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bolehall and Burslem Park?

      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. Bolehall has a resolution rate of 26.7% and Burslem Park has 31.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bolehall and Burslem Park?

      Bolehall falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Burslem Park 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 Bolehall and Burslem Park?

      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 Bolehall or Burslem Park on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bolehall and Burslem Park. 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.