Burslem Central vs Stafford North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Burslem Central Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Stafford North Staffordshire Police

      Burslem Central vs Stafford North Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Burslem Central
      Staffordshire Police
      1,516 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.1% trend
      25.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Stafford North
      Staffordshire Police
      1,298 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.2% trend
      26.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Burslem Central
      B Stafford North
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,516
      1,298
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,668
      1,246
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.1%
      ↑4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.6%
      26.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Burslem Central
      B Stafford North
      Violent Crime
      553 ↓9%
      546 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      245 ↑2%
      191 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      88 ↓37%
      95 ↑20%
      Vehicle Crime
      52 ↓44%
      32 ↓30%
      Burglary
      79 ↓28%
      38 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      123 ↓30%
      108 ↑20%
      Drugs
      41 ↑41%
      34 ↑21%
      Public Order
      129 ↓2%
      118 ↑1%
      Robbery
      24 ↑26%
      13 ↑44%
      Shoplifting
      106 ↑63%
      45 ↓18%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓50%
      1 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↑150%
      15 ↓17%
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↑107%
      17 ↑31%
      Other Crime
      29 ↑0%
      45 ↑105%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Burslem Central safer than Stafford North?

      Burslem Central has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,516 crimes in the last 12 months. Stafford North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,298 crimes. Burslem Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Burslem Central vs Stafford North?

      Burslem Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stafford North shows +4.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Burslem Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (553 incidents). In Stafford North, it is Violent Crime (546 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Burslem Central recorded 245 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stafford North recorded 191. 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 Stafford North?

      Violent crime in Burslem Central totalled 553 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 546 in Stafford North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Burslem Central recorded 1,668 crimes (now 1,516, a change of -9.1%). Stafford North recorded 1,246 crimes previously (now 1,298, +4.2%).

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

      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 25.6% and Stafford North has 26.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Burslem Central and Stafford North?

      Burslem Central falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Stafford North 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 Burslem Central and Stafford North?

      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 Stafford North on a crime map?

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

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