Crime Rate in Keele: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Keele

The total recorded crimes in Keele, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK in March 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Keele crime rate of 66.02 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 Keele, encompassing approximately 363 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Keele Crime Hotspots

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

  • Keele Road with total crimes: 12
  • The Covert with total crimes: 2
  • Horwood Hall Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Keele?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle-under-Lyme:

    • In 2024, Keele demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 144 crimes compared to 482.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Keele recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Keele had fewer crimes than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 135 crimes compared to 499. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Keele recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Keele Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Keele has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 66.02 ranking 15th out of 20 in the Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK

In 2024, the total Keele crimes were 144. The crime rate of Keele in 2024 was 396.15 (year) or 33.01 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

In 2023, the total crimes in Keele were around 135 crimes with yearly crime rate of 371.39 (year) or 30.95 (month) ranking 20 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
Cross Heath68 3789 3907 2
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
Clayton18 16156 18156 18
Westbury Park & Northwood13 17146 19159 17
Loggerheads11 19161 17149 19
Maer & Whitmore11 20142 21129 21

Keele Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 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 Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Possession of weapons showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
October 20245
September 20249
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
October 20242
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202511
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243
April 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Keele in March 2025

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

1. Keele Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour11
Burglary1
2. The Covert (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
3. Horwood Hall Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Knights Croft (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pepper Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. University Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Barnes Hal Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Observatory Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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