Crime Rate in Holditch & Chesterton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holditch & Chesterton

The total recorded crimes in Holditch & Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK in May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holditch & Chesterton crime rate of 3.89 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 Holditch & Chesterton, encompassing approximately 10,541 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-44.83% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Holditch & Chesterton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Palatine Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Hadrian Way with total crimes: 4
  • Sheldon Grove with total crimes: 4

How safe is Holditch & Chesterton?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle-under-Lyme:

    • In 2024, Holditch & Chesterton reported a higher crime volume than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 545 crimes compared to 482. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Holditch & Chesterton witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

    • In 2023, Holditch & Chesterton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 613 crimes compared to 499. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Holditch & Chesterton witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Holditch & Chesterton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Holditch & Chesterton has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 3.89 ranking 10th out of 20 in the Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK

In 2024, the total Holditch & Chesterton crimes were 545. The crime rate of Holditch & Chesterton in 2024 was 51.70 (year) or 4.31 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

In 2023, the total crimes in Holditch & Chesterton were around 613 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.15 (year) or 4.85 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Holditch & Chesterton)CrimesRank (Holditch & Chesterton)CrimesRank (Holditch & Chesterton)
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
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
Clayton13 18156 18156 18
Keele10 19144 20135 20
Maer & Whitmore9 20142 21129 21

Holditch & Chesterton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 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 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20255
March 202512
February 202510
January 20253
December 20247
November 20245
October 20249
September 20248
August 20241
July 20247
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202529
March 202519
February 202528
January 202518
December 202413
November 202417
October 202425
September 202423
August 202417
July 202415
June 202442
May 20248

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20254
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20257
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
December 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Holditch & Chesterton in May 2025

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

1. Palatine Drive (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
2. Hadrian Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Sheldon Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Wright Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
5. Hogarth Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Hooters Hall Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
7. Peacock Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Brittain Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Wolstanton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Croftstead Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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