Total Crime Rate
14.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Levi Smith Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Blurton , and the 41st lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Levi Smith Close (ST4 8ZW) in the last 12 months was 14.7 per 1,000 residents and was 86.5% lower than the Blurton average (108.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -81.8% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 4.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -78.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -16.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Levi Smith Close (ST4 8ZW), the main crime hotspot is near Stanley Matthews Way. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Blurton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Levi Smith Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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