Crime Rate in Bradwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bradwell

The total recorded crimes in Bradwell, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK in March 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bradwell crime rate of 1.30 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 Bradwell, encompassing approximately 46,042 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (240.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Bradwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Chell Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bradwell?

To understand the safety of Bradwell, we need to analyze Bradwell crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Newcastle-under-Lyme:

    • In 2024, Bradwell reported a higher crime volume than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 747 crimes compared to 482. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bradwell witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bradwell experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 719 crimes compared to 499. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bradwell witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Bradwell has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bradwell Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bradwell has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 2.15 ranking 4th out of 20 in the Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK

In 2024, the total Bradwell crimes were 747. The crime rate of Bradwell in 2024 was 27.95 (year) or 2.33 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bradwell were around 719 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.11 (year) or 2.26 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newcastle-under-Lyme)CrimesRank (Newcastle-under-Lyme)CrimesRank (Newcastle-under-Lyme)
Town153 12,042 12,087 1
Cross Heath68 3789 3907 2
Talke & Butt Lane86 2823 2799 3
Wolstanton46 8629 5617 5
Holditch & Chesterton55 5545 8613 6
Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe52 6561 6545 9
Silverdale41 9547 7592 7
Crackley & Red Street47 7542 9585 8
May Bank29 13352 12476 10
Thistleberry35 12412 10425 11
Audley38 10374 11372 12
Westlands37 11307 13326 13
Knutton10 21258 14254 14
Madeley & Betley28 14200 16189 16
Newchapel & Mow Cop12 18237 15243 15
Keele24 15144 20135 20
Clayton18 16156 18156 18
Westbury Park & Northwood13 17146 19159 17
Loggerheads11 19161 17149 19
Maer & Whitmore11 20142 21129 21

Bradwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202520
January 202513
December 202421
November 202416
October 202435
September 202416
August 202418
July 202418
June 202460
May 202423
April 202423

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20246
November 20246
October 20248
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
May 20241
April 202411

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 202412
July 20244
June 202418
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 202410
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20248
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 202414
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 202510
January 20255
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
October 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Bradwell in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bradwell postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Chell Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Denry Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Carlos Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Colclough Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Moorthorne Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Oakdene Grove (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Oldcastle Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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