Staffordshire Police

Is Tunstall Safe?

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

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 1,199 crimes
11 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,199 Crimes (last 12 months)
36.7% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓9.9% vs Previous 12 Months
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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 — 1,199 total crimes recorded in Tunstall

Violent Crime
395 32.9%
Shoplifting
152 12.7%
Anti-Social Behaviour
143 11.9%
Public Order
124 10.3%
Criminal Damage & Arson
101 8.4%
Other Theft
68 5.7%
Burglary
49 4.1%
Vehicle Crime
46 3.8%
Drugs
34 2.8%
Other Crime
29 2.4%
Robbery
24 2%
Bicycle Theft
16 1.3%
Possession of Weapons
15 1.3%
Theft from Person
3 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Tunstall — last 12 months

Explore by Month

View detailed crime data for each month in Tunstall

January 2026 109 crimes December 2025 117 crimes November 2025 94 crimes October 2025 89 crimes September 2025 87 crimes August 2025 106 crimes July 2025 99 crimes June 2025 109 crimes May 2025 103 crimes April 2025 101 crimes March 2025 106 crimes February 2025 79 crimes
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Safest Areas Near Tunstall

Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Tunstall by safety score

95/100
Bramhall South and Woodford Greater Manchester Police
32.3 km away
Very Safe
90/100
Airport Greater Manchester Police
33.3 km away
Very Safe
90/100
Woodhouse Park Greater Manchester Police
34.4 km away
Very Safe

Compare Tunstall With Nearby Areas

Side-by-side crime comparisons with the closest neighbourhoods

11 Tunstall
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95 Bramhall South and Woodford
32.3 km away · Greater Manchester Police
11 Tunstall
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90 Airport
33.3 km away · Greater Manchester Police
11 Tunstall
VS
90 Woodhouse Park
34.4 km away · Greater Manchester Police

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tunstall safe?

Tunstall has a CrimeRadar safety score of 11/100, rated High Crime. 1,199 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Tunstall has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.

How many crimes were recorded in Tunstall in the last 12 months?

1,199 crimes were recorded in Tunstall in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 9.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,331 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Tunstall?

The most common crime in Tunstall is Violent Crime, with 395 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 32.9% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in Tunstall increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Tunstall is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 9.9% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.

What is the safety score for Tunstall?

Tunstall has a safety score of 11 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 Tunstall compare to the Staffordshire Police average?

Tunstall has a safety score of 11/100, while the Staffordshire Police force area average is 22/100. Tunstall 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 Tunstall?

36.7% of crimes in Tunstall resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.

How much violent crime is there in Tunstall?

395 violent crimes were recorded in Tunstall in the last 12 months, representing 32.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 143 incidents.

When was the crime data for Tunstall last updated?

The crime data for Tunstall was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Tunstall with other areas?

You can compare Tunstall with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.

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.