Crime Rate in Knutton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Knutton

The total recorded crimes in Knutton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK in March 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Knutton crime rate of 1.68 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 Knutton, encompassing approximately 5,961 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Knutton Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Gile'S Road with total crimes: 2
  • Arthur Street with total crimes: 2
  • Pentland Grove with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Knutton has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 1.68 ranking 21th 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.

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
Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe52 6561 6545 9
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
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

Knutton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202510
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 202410
September 20247
August 202412
July 20248
June 202410
May 20248
April 202411

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20242
April 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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
April 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

High Crime Locations Knutton in March 2025

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

1. St Gile'S Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Arthur Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Pentland Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. St Bernard'S Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Moran Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. B5367 (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. Downham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. John Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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