Burslem Central vs Gatley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Burslem Central Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Gatley Greater Manchester Police

      Burslem Central vs Gatley Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Burslem Central
      Staffordshire Police
      2,540 crimes / 12m
      ↑71.2% trend
      22.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Gatley
      Greater Manchester Police
      1 crimes / 12m
      ↓83.3% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Burslem Central
      B Gatley
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,540
      1
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,484
      6
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑71.2%
      ↓83.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Burslem Central
      B Gatley
      Violent Crime
      895 ↑64%
      0 ↓100%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      460 ↑97%
      0
      Other Theft
      161 ↑59%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      117 ↑75%
      1
      Burglary
      119 ↑72%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      180 ↑23%
      0
      Drugs
      65 ↑110%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      209 ↑66%
      0
      Robbery
      37 ↑85%
      0
      Shoplifting
      182 ↑107%
      0
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑17%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↑163%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      38 ↑138%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      49 ↑88%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Gatley is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Burslem Central safer than Gatley?

      Burslem Central has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,540 crimes in the last 12 months. Gatley has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 1 crimes. Gatley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Burslem Central vs Gatley?

      Burslem Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +71.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Gatley shows -83.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Burslem Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (895 incidents). In Gatley, it is Vehicle Crime (1 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Burslem Central recorded 460 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gatley recorded 0. 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 Burslem Central vs Gatley?

      Violent crime in Burslem Central totalled 895 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in Gatley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Burslem Central recorded 1,484 crimes (now 2,540, a change of +71.2%). Gatley recorded 6 crimes previously (now 1, -83.3%).

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

      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. Burslem Central has a resolution rate of 22.5% and Gatley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Burslem Central and Gatley?

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

      What data is used to compare Burslem Central and Gatley?

      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 Burslem Central or Gatley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Burslem Central and Gatley. 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.