Crime Rate in Keele: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Keele

The total recorded crimes in Keele, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK in July 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Keele crime rate of 38.51 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Keele Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lindsay Hall Road with total crimes: 2
  • Cressing Place with total crimes: 2
  • The Covert 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 areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

    • 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 areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

  • 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 July 2025 the Keele has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 38.51 ranking 19th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Keele)CrimesRank (Keele)CrimesRank (Keele)
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
Crackley & Red Street59 6542 9585 8
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
Maer & Whitmore10 21142 21129 21

Keele 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Public order dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
October 20245
September 20249
August 20242

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
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 202511
February 202511
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
November 20241
October 20242

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
June 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20251

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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252

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

High Crime Locations Keele in July 2025

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

1. Lindsay Hall Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
2. Cressing Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. The Covert (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Station Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Agger Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Agger Hill (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Knights Croft (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Nursery Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Barnes Hal Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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