Operated by: Staffordshire Police
https://www.staffordshire.police.uk/birchesheadA large residential area which has grown significantly in recent decades.
Houses are mainly terraced in the older part of Birches Head, with semi-detached and detached featuring on the newer estates. Several schools provide education, and there are many small businesses to be found.
Forest Park is the site of a former deep pit which is now one of Europe's largest skate parks, attracting thousands of visitors of all ages on a monthly basis.
Current Priorities
Issue
Vehicle crime.
Action
Local officers have been working hard to proactively identify repeat offenders in order to prevent further victims of vehicle crime. We are using intelligence and information to co-ordinate increased high visibility patrols in the area, and there has been recent arrests as a result of this which can be seen in the reduction of this particular crime for this area.
Upcoming Events
Northwood Engagement Day
Where: Northwood Park
When: 29 August 2025 at 08:00 - 29 August 2025 at 16:00
Stoke Youth Festival
Where: Northwood Stadium
When: 7 September 2025 at 11:00 - 7 September 2025 at 16:00
Northwood Court Drop In Surgery
Where: Ringland Close
When: 12 November 2025 at 14:00 - 12 November 2025 at 16:00