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 May 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe crime rate of 4.68 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Brieryhurst Road with total crimes: 7
  • Spey Drive with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

    • 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 areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

  • 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 May 2025 the Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 4.68 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe)CrimesRank (Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe)CrimesRank (Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe)
Town190 12,042 12,087 1
Cross Heath95 2789 3907 2
Talke & Butt Lane65 5823 2799 3
Bradwell73 3747 4719 4
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
Keele10 19144 20135 20
Maer & Whitmore9 20142 21129 21

Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 296 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202522
March 202524
February 202527
January 202516
December 202424
November 202415
October 202420
September 202423
August 202424
July 202421
June 202430
May 202420

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 202512
February 20254
January 202511
December 20244
November 20248
October 20248
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
March 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Brieryhurst Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Public order1
3. Spey Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Attwood Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Everest Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Castleview Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Weir Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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