Burslem Park vs Heath

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    16/100
    Burslem Park Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Heath Staffordshire Police

      Burslem Park vs Heath Results

      A
      16/100
      High Crime
      Burslem Park
      Staffordshire Police
      728 crimes / 12m
      ↑6% trend
      31.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      Heath
      Staffordshire Police
      311 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.5% trend
      12.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Burslem Park
      B Heath
      Safety Score
      16/100 High Crime
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      728
      311
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      687
      368
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6%
      ↓15.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.3%
      12.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Burslem Park
      B Heath
      Violent Crime
      273 ↓10%
      163 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      109 ↑82%
      40 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      54 ↑38%
      18 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      38 ↓21%
      9 ↓50%
      Burglary
      39 ↑5%
      4 ↓79%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      69 ↓3%
      21 ↓16%
      Drugs
      26 ↑100%
      10 ↑100%
      Public Order
      64 ↓2%
      27 ↓13%
      Robbery
      9 ↑0%
      1 ↓75%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓83%
      6 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑133%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑83%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      21 ↓9%
      10 ↑67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Heath is the safer choice — scoring 56/100 vs 16/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Burslem Park safer than Heath?

      Burslem Park has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 728 crimes in the last 12 months. Heath has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 311 crimes. Heath scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Burslem Park vs Heath?

      Burslem Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Heath shows -15.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Burslem Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (273 incidents). In Heath, it is Violent Crime (163 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Burslem Park recorded 109 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heath recorded 40. 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 Park vs Heath?

      Violent crime in Burslem Park totalled 273 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 163 in Heath. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Burslem Park recorded 687 crimes (now 728, a change of +6%). Heath recorded 368 crimes previously (now 311, -15.5%).

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

      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 Park has a resolution rate of 31.3% and Heath has 12.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Burslem Park and Heath?

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

      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 Park or Heath on a crime map?

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