Crime Rate in Newcastle-under-Lyme: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newcastle-under-Lyme

The total recorded crimes in Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK in May 2025 are around 959 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newcastle-under-Lyme crime rate of 7.78 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Newcastle-under-Lyme, encompassing approximately 123,299 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (330) incidents (-3.79% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (226) incidents (47.71% increase)
  • Public order: (76) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Newcastle-under-Lyme Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 41
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • The Midway with total crimes: 10

Newcastle-under-Lyme Police Info:

Staffordshire Police

How safe is Newcastle-under-Lyme?

To understand the safety of Newcastle-under-Lyme, we need to analyze Newcastle-under-Lyme crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded 10,114 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 82.03 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 203 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 10,477 crimes with a crime rate of 84.97, ranking it 180 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, Newcastle-under-Lyme reported a higher crime volume than the Staffordshire average, with 10,114 crimes compared to 9,044. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 7 other cities.

    • In 2023, Newcastle-under-Lyme experienced a greater number of crimes than the Staffordshire average, with 10,477 crimes compared to 8,480. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 7 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Newcastle-under-Lyme is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Staffordshire, Newcastle-under-Lyme has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Newcastle-under-Lyme Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Town (190 crimes), and the safest, Westbury Park & Northwood (9 crimes), is 181 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Similarly, the area of Newcastle Town (226 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Kidsgrove East (22 crimes), with a difference of 204 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Town190
Cross Heath95
Bradwell73
Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe70
Talke & Butt Lane65

Safest Wards:

Newchapel & Mow Cop16
Clayton13
Keele10
Maer & Whitmore9
Westbury Park & Northwood9

Most Dangerous Areas:

Newcastle Town226
Newcastle West & Cross Heath121
Chesterton & Knutton77
Porthill64
Kidsgrove Central64

Safest Areas:

Madeley & Betley27
Audley & Bignall End27
Westlands & Seabridge26
Loggerheads & Baldwins Gate26
Kidsgrove East22

Newcastle-under-Lyme Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded 959 crimes with crime rate of 7.78 ranking 172th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Staffordshire.

In 2024, the total Newcastle-under-Lyme crimes were 10,114. The crime rate of Newcastle-under-Lyme in 2024 was 82.03 (year) or 6.84 (month) ranking it 203 danzarous in the UK. Newcastle-under-Lyme ranked 3 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newcastle-under-Lyme were around 10,477 crimes with yearly crime rate of 84.97 (year) or 7.08 (month) ranking 180 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Staffordshire, Newcastle-under-Lyme ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 2 as per crime rate of Newcastle-under-Lyme

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Staffordshire)CrimesRank (Staffordshire)CrimesRank (Staffordshire)
Lichfield665 87,875 87,222 8
Staffordshire Moorlands579 77,361 76,533 7
Stafford928 611,685 49,817 6
South Staffordshire743 58,568 68,424 5
Cannock Chase740 48,804 28,187 4
East Staffordshire796 311,065 110,197 3
Tamworth573 16,880 36,980 1

Newcastle-under-Lyme Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (330 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (226 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (343 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (153 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (332 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (176 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 295 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 108 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (322 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (90 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 328 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 84 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (296 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (129 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (336 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (127 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (295 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (91 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (341 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (105 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 336 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 98 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (582 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (236 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 627 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202547
March 202564
February 202545
January 202546
December 202456
November 202448
October 202441
September 202455
August 202444
July 202440
June 202486

A total of 884 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202574
April 202579
March 202571
February 202573
January 202572
December 202484
November 202488
October 202489
September 202471
August 202446
July 202447
June 202490

A total of 4136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 344.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 582 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025330
April 2025343
March 2025332
February 2025295
January 2025322
December 2024328
November 2024296
October 2024336
September 2024295
August 2024341
July 2024336
June 2024582

A total of 80 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20255
February 20254
January 202512
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 202412

A total of 283 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202537
March 202520
February 202518
January 202525
December 202437
November 202418
October 202418
September 202417
August 202415
July 202417
June 202436

A total of 1611 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 134.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 236 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025226
April 2025153
March 2025176
February 2025108
January 202590
December 202472
November 2024129
October 2024127
September 202491
August 2024105
July 202498
June 2024236

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 97 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 20253
February 202514
January 20257
December 20244
November 20247
October 20249
September 20245
August 20246
July 20249
June 202410

A total of 72 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 20246
August 20246
July 20248
June 202416

A total of 216 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202522
March 202531
February 202524
January 202516
December 202413
November 202413
October 202416
September 202419
August 202419
July 202415
June 202422

A total of 377 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202548
March 202523
February 202512
January 202525
December 202414
November 202421
October 202432
September 202429
August 202428
July 202431
June 202468

A total of 764 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202556
April 202575
March 202558
February 202534
January 202559
December 202470
November 202454
October 202468
September 202462
August 202457
July 202473
June 202498

A total of 404 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202546
March 202520
February 202530
January 202533
December 202421
November 202433
October 202430
September 202421
August 202433
July 202430
June 202466

A total of 829 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202576
April 202576
March 202565
February 202549
January 202548
December 202444
November 202461
October 202461
September 202457
August 202464
July 202476
June 2024152

High Crime Locations Newcastle-under-Lyme in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Newcastle-under-Lyme postcode area is presented below.

1. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total41
Violence and sexual offences17
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order5
Other theft3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting16
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
3. The Midway (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Bicycle theft1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
5. Bevan Place (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Ramsey Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Drugs2
Burglary1

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