Crime Rate in Keele: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Keele

The total recorded crimes in Keele, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK in May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Keele crime rate of 27.51 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 May were:

  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (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
  • The Covert with total crimes: 2
  • University Avenue 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 May 2025 the Keele has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 27.51 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Keele)CrimesRank (Keele)CrimesRank (Keele)
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
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
Maer & Whitmore9 20142 21129 21

Keele Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 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
June 20242

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
November 20241
October 20242
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
October 20245
September 20249
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 202511
February 202511
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Lindsay Hall Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. The Covert (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. University Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Knights Croft (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Observatory Walk (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Horwood Hall Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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