Crime Rate in Bradwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bradwell

The total recorded crimes in Bradwell, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK in July 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bradwell crime rate of 1.46 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Bradwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Shawport Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Chell Grove with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

    • 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 areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

  • 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 July 2025 the Bradwell has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 0.07 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bradwell)CrimesRank (Bradwell)CrimesRank (Bradwell)
Town208 12,042 12,087 1
Cross Heath79 2789 3907 2
Talke & Butt Lane77 3823 2799 3
Holditch & Chesterton69 4545 8613 6
Wolstanton49 9629 5617 5
Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe53 8561 6545 9
Crackley & Red Street59 6542 9585 8
Silverdale57 7547 7592 7
May Bank33 13352 12476 10
Thistleberry44 10412 10425 11
Audley41 11374 11372 12
Knutton39 12258 14254 14
Westlands33 14307 13326 13
Newchapel & Mow Cop26 15237 15243 15
Madeley & Betley23 16200 16189 16
Westbury Park & Northwood17 18146 19159 17
Loggerheads13 20161 17149 19
Clayton18 17156 18156 18
Keele14 19144 20135 20
Maer & Whitmore10 21142 21129 21

Bradwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202510
May 202520
April 20258
March 202517
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 202412

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202521
May 202530
April 202524
March 202526
February 202520
January 202513
December 202421
November 202416
October 202435
September 202416
August 202418

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20254
April 20259
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20253
April 20256
March 20256
February 20257
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20248
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 202510
January 20255
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20252
April 202512
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20246
November 20246
October 20248
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Bradwell in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
2. Shawport Avenue (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Chell Grove (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Moorthorne Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
5. Bradwell Grange (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dayson Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Arnold Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Oakdene Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cardway (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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