Staffordshire Police

Is Burslem Park Safe?

Crime statistics for Burslem Park. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 728 crimes
16 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

728 Crimes (last 12 months)
31.3% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑6% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 728 total crimes recorded in Burslem Park

Violent Crime
273 37.5%
Anti-Social Behaviour
109 15%
Criminal Damage & Arson
69 9.5%
Public Order
64 8.8%
Other Theft
54 7.4%
Burglary
39 5.4%
Vehicle Crime
38 5.2%
Drugs
26 3.6%
Other Crime
21 2.9%
Bicycle Theft
14 1.9%
Possession of Weapons
11 1.5%
Robbery
9 1.2%
Shoplifting
1 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Burslem Park — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burslem Park safe?

Burslem Park has a CrimeRadar safety score of 16/100, rated High Crime. A total of 728 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 6% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Burslem Park are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Burslem Park in the last 12 months?

728 crimes were recorded in Burslem Park in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 6% compared to the previous 12-month period (687 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 273 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Burslem Park?

The most common crime in Burslem Park is Violent Crime, with 273 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 37.5% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Burslem Park increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Burslem Park is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 6% — from 687 crimes in the previous 12 months to 728 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Burslem Park?

Burslem Park has a safety score of 16 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Burslem Park compare to the Staffordshire Police average?

Burslem Park has a safety score of 16/100, while the Staffordshire Police force area average is 22/100. Burslem Park is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Burslem Park?

31.3% of crimes recorded in Burslem Park resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Staffordshire Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Burslem Park?

273 violent crimes were recorded in Burslem Park in the last 12 months — representing 37.5% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 109 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Burslem Park last updated?

The crime data for Burslem Park was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Burslem Park with other areas?

You can compare Burslem Park with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.