Crime Rate in Cross Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cross Heath

The total recorded crimes in Cross Heath, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK in March 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cross Heath crime rate of 4.85 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 Cross Heath, encompassing approximately 14,012 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (433.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
Cross Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Ashfields New Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Cross Heath?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle-under-Lyme:

    • In 2024, Cross Heath reported a higher crime volume than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 789 crimes compared to 482. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cross Heath witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Cross Heath experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 907 crimes compared to 499. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cross Heath witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cross Heath Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Cross Heath has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 4.85 ranking 3th out of 20 in the Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK

In 2024, the total Cross Heath crimes were 789. The crime rate of Cross Heath in 2024 was 56.31 (year) or 4.69 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cross Heath were around 907 crimes with yearly crime rate of 64.73 (year) or 5.39 (month) ranking 2 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
Talke & Butt Lane86 2823 2799 3
Bradwell60 4747 4719 4
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

Cross Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202516
January 202523
December 202415
November 202417
October 202419
September 202418
August 202431
July 202426
June 202450
May 202422
April 202425

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 20243
October 202412
September 202410
August 202414
July 20246
June 202412
May 202417
April 202417

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 202414
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20243

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20249
July 20248
June 202416
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 202420
October 20245
September 202411
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20248
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 202416
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
April 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 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
April 20241

High Crime Locations Cross Heath in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Ashfields New Road (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ramsey Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Goodwin Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Green Brook Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Wilton Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Albany Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2

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