Crime Rate in Crackley & Red Street: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crackley & Red Street

The total recorded crimes in Crackley & Red Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK in July 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crackley & Red Street crime rate of 6.92 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 Crackley & Red Street, encompassing approximately 8,528 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Crackley & Red Street Crime Hotspots

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

  • Applecroft with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Friesian Gardens with total crimes: 3

How safe is Crackley & Red Street?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle-under-Lyme:

    • In 2024, Crackley & Red Street reported a higher crime volume than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 542 crimes compared to 482. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Crackley & Red Street witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

    • In 2023, Crackley & Red Street experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 585 crimes compared to 499. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Crackley & Red Street witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Crackley & Red Street Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Crackley & Red Street has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 6.92 ranking 6th out of 20 in the Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK

In 2024, the total Crackley & Red Street crimes were 542. The crime rate of Crackley & Red Street in 2024 was 63.55 (year) or 5.30 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crackley & Red Street were around 585 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.60 (year) or 5.72 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crackley & Red Street)CrimesRank (Crackley & Red Street)CrimesRank (Crackley & Red Street)
Town208 12,042 12,087 1
Cross Heath79 2789 3907 2
Talke & Butt Lane77 3823 2799 3
Bradwell67 5747 4719 4
Holditch & Chesterton69 4545 8613 6
Wolstanton49 9629 5617 5
Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe53 8561 6545 9
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

Crackley & Red Street 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 30 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20255
April 20256
March 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202533
May 202524
April 202514
March 202523
February 202511
January 202517
December 202420
November 202422
October 202428
September 202415
August 202427

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 20258
April 20253
March 20256
February 20258
January 20253
December 20245
November 202410
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20256
January 20253
December 202412
November 20247
October 20244
August 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
January 20251
September 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Crackley & Red Street in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Crackley & Red Street postcode area is presented below.

1. Applecroft (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Friesian Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Holly Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Cypress Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Plane Grove (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Queen Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Eddisbury Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Hatherton Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cranberry Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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