Crime Rate in Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe

The total recorded crimes in Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK in March 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe crime rate of 3.48 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 Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe, encompassing approximately 14,956 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Yew Tree Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Birch Valley Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle-under-Lyme:

    • In 2024, Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe reported a higher crime volume than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 561 crimes compared to 482. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 545 crimes compared to 499. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 3.48 ranking 6th out of 20 in the Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK

In 2024, the total Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe crimes were 561. The crime rate of Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe in 2024 was 37.51 (year) or 3.13 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe were around 545 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.44 (year) or 3.04 (month) ranking 9 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
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

Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 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 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 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 (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20254
January 202511
December 20244
November 20248
October 20248
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20249

A total of 272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202527
January 202516
December 202424
November 202415
October 202420
September 202423
August 202424
July 202421
June 202430
May 202420
April 202428

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 202418
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
July 20242
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

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
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Yew Tree Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Birch Valley Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Attwood Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. Kidsgrove Bank (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
9. Essex Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Meadows Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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