Crime Rate in Knutton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knutton

The total recorded crimes in Knutton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knutton crime rate of 5.03 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 Knutton, encompassing approximately 5,961 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Knutton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pennine Way with total crimes: 5
  • Camillus Road with total crimes: 5
  • Stanton Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Knutton?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle-under-Lyme:

    • In 2024, Knutton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 258 crimes compared to 482.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Knutton recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

    • In 2023, Knutton had fewer crimes than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 254 crimes compared to 499. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Knutton recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Knutton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Knutton has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 5.03 ranking 13th out of 20 in the Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK

In 2024, the total Knutton crimes were 258. The crime rate of Knutton in 2024 was 43.28 (year) or 3.61 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

In 2023, the total crimes in Knutton were around 254 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.61 (year) or 3.55 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Knutton)CrimesRank (Knutton)CrimesRank (Knutton)
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
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

Knutton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 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 (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20259
March 20256
February 202510
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 202410
September 20247
August 202412
July 20248
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20242
November 20242
May 20244

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20243
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Knutton in May 2025

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

1. Pennine Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Camillus Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Stanton Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Moran Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. John Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
6. Cemetery Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. B5367 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Viggars Place (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. St Gile'S Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Bernard'S Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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