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 May 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crackley & Red Street crime rate of 6.57 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Crackley & Red Street Crime Hotspots

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

  • Applecroft with total crimes: 5
  • Badgers Croft with total crimes: 4
  • Friesian Gardens with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Crackley & Red Street has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 6.57 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crackley & Red Street)CrimesRank (Crackley & Red Street)CrimesRank (Crackley & Red Street)
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
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
Clayton13 18156 18156 18
Keele10 19144 20135 20
Maer & Whitmore9 20142 21129 21

Crackley & Red Street Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202514
March 202523
February 202511
January 202517
December 202420
November 202422
October 202428
September 202415
August 202427
July 202421
June 202430
May 202429

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 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
July 20242

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 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
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20256
February 20258
January 20253
December 20245
November 202410
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20256
January 20253
December 202412
November 20247
October 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Applecroft (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Badgers Croft (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Friesian Gardens (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
4. Beata Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Alder Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
6. Wetherby Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Victoria Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Queen Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Holly Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
10. Pear Tree Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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