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Fulford Barlaston & Oulton — Neighbourhood Policing Team

Local policing team in the Staffordshire Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.

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Located to the north of Stone town centre, this area is predominantly rural, with a number of a closely linked village communities. Leisure activities include walking and rugby, with Stoke Rugby Union Football Club (RUFC) situated in Hartwell and Cocknage. The Wedgwood Factory in Barlaston is an internationally recognised tourist destination.

Contact the team

email
staffordboroughpolice@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk
telephone
101

In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use Staffordshire Police's online reporting.

Recorded crime — June 2026

69 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.

Compared with May 2026 (72): ▼ 3 (4%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.

  • Violence and sexual offences33 · 48%
  • Anti-social behaviour12 · 17%
  • Public order9 · 13%
  • Other theft5 · 7%
  • Criminal damage and arson4 · 6%
  • Vehicle crime3 · 4%
  • Burglary2 · 3%
  • Bicycle theft1 · 1%

Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.

What happened to reported crimes — June 2026

39 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.

  • Unable to prosecute suspect18 · 46%
  • Investigation complete; no suspect identified12 · 31%
  • Awaiting court outcome6 · 15%
  • Action to be taken by another organisation2 · 5%
  • Local resolution1 · 3%

Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.

Current priorities

Fly tipping in the lanes around Oulton.

The issues have been raised with the council who have agreed to provide some signs and we will ensure these are deployed in the coming weeks. We will also be providing relevant contacts at the council to report any further incidents. We're have been speaking to communities in the area to further understand the detail of the 'Neighbour' issues that are being reported and if this is still a problem.

Set: 2025-06-08

Concerns have been raised for litter being left around Barlaston Downs. We have approached the council to support with bins and signs

We have approached the council to support with more bins and signs asking people to use the bins or take rubbish home

Set: 2025-09-10

Increase in anti-social behaviour (ASB) at Grindley park in Meir Heath, where large groups of youths are gathering, leaving rubbish and drinking alcohol. This has become the place to be for young persons to gather, especially during school holidays and with the recent warm weather.

Dispersed without a dispersal notice, which was considered, alcohol seized and ASB warning letters sent out.

Set: 2026-06-05

Concerns raised by local councillors and residents about the nature reserve on common lane. There has been a serious wild fire at the location, anti-social behaviour (ASB) reported from nuisance bikes and ramps being dug up and created.

An area walkaround with a local Councillor to highlight issues as well as continued monitoring of common lane.

Increased reports of drugs been dealt and increased use of cannabis in Barlaston.

Increased patrols in the area, intelligence gathering and positive action taken against offenders.

Set: 2026-03-03

We have seen an increase in reports of hare coursing in the rural areas, which appears to be a national trend. Officers from the County Pro Active and Rural team have been tasked to try and gather intelligence and take positive action against anyone believed to be committing offences.

County proactive and rural teams asked to patrol the area, gather intelligence around those committing offences and take positive action.

Set: 2025-12-01

Public events & surgeries

Warm welcome Wednessay

2026-09-09 · Barlaston Methodist Church

Street Surgery

2026-09-12 · Swynnerton Arms Carpark

Street Surgery

2026-09-12 · Windmill Hill carpark

Street Surgery

2026-09-12 · Ridgway Drive

Street Surgery

2026-09-12 · Stallington

Street Surgery

2026-09-12 · Fulford

Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.

Team locations

  • Longton Police Station (station)Sutherland Road, Longton, ST3 1HH
Official Fulford Barlaston & Oulton team page on Staffordshire Police's site

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Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with Staffordshire Police.