Burntwood vs Burslem Park
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Burntwood vs Burslem Park Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burntwood safer than Burslem Park?
Burntwood has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,037 crimes in the last 12 months. Burslem Park has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) with 728 crimes. Burslem Park scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Burntwood vs Burslem Park?
Burntwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Burntwood and Burslem Park?
In Burntwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (475 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 Burntwood and Burslem Park?
Burntwood recorded 149 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 Burntwood vs Burslem Park?
Violent crime in Burntwood totalled 475 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 Burntwood and Burslem Park in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Burntwood recorded 969 crimes (now 1,037, a change of +7%). Burslem Park recorded 687 crimes previously (now 728, +6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Burntwood 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. Burntwood has a resolution rate of 28.9% and Burslem Park has 31.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Burntwood and Burslem Park?
Burntwood 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 Burntwood 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 Burntwood or Burslem Park on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Burntwood and Burslem Park. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.