Crime Rate in Clayton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clayton

The total recorded crimes in Clayton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clayton crime rate of 3.22 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 Clayton, encompassing approximately 4,037 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Clayton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Suffolk Close with total crimes: 2
  • Devon Close with total crimes: 2
  • Stafford Avenue with total crimes: 1

How safe is Clayton?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle-under-Lyme:

    • In 2024, Clayton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 156 crimes compared to 482.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Clayton recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

    • In 2023, Clayton had fewer crimes than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 156 crimes compared to 499. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Clayton recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Clayton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Clayton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Clayton has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 3.22 ranking 18th out of 20 in the Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK

In 2024, the total Clayton crimes were 156. The crime rate of Clayton in 2024 was 38.64 (year) or 3.22 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

In 2023, the total crimes in Clayton were around 156 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.64 (year) or 3.22 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Clayton)CrimesRank (Clayton)CrimesRank (Clayton)
Town190 12,042 12,087 1
Cross Heath95 2789 3907 2
Talke & Butt Lane65 5823 2799 3
Bradwell73 3747 4719 4
Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe70 4561 6545 9
Wolstanton46 8629 5617 5
Holditch & Chesterton41 10545 8613 6
Crackley & Red Street56 6542 9585 8
Silverdale48 7547 7592 7
Westlands44 9307 13326 13
May Bank37 11352 12476 10
Thistleberry36 12412 10425 11
Audley27 15374 11372 12
Knutton30 13258 14254 14
Madeley & Betley27 14200 16189 16
Newchapel & Mow Cop16 17237 15243 15
Loggerheads17 16161 17149 19
Westbury Park & Northwood9 21146 19159 17
Keele10 19144 20135 20
Maer & Whitmore9 20142 21129 21

Clayton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20259
February 20259
January 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 20246
September 20242
August 202411
July 20247
June 20248
May 202413

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Clayton in May 2025

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

1. Suffolk Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Devon Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Stafford Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Milborne Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Buckmaster Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Lilleshall Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cambridge Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Clayton Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Clayton Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hereford Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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