Crime Rate in Loggerheads: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Loggerheads

The total recorded crimes in Loggerheads, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK in May 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Loggerheads crime rate of 15.27 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 Loggerheads, encompassing approximately 1,113 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Loggerheads Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rowney Mews with total crimes: 5
  • Birch Rise with total crimes: 2
  • London Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Loggerheads?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle-under-Lyme:

    • In 2024, Loggerheads demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 161 crimes compared to 482.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Loggerheads recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

    • In 2023, Loggerheads had fewer crimes than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 149 crimes compared to 499. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Loggerheads recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Loggerheads Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Loggerheads has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 15.27 ranking 16th out of 20 in the Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK

In 2024, the total Loggerheads crimes were 161. The crime rate of Loggerheads in 2024 was 144.65 (year) or 12.05 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

In 2023, the total crimes in Loggerheads were around 149 crimes with yearly crime rate of 133.87 (year) or 11.16 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Loggerheads)CrimesRank (Loggerheads)CrimesRank (Loggerheads)
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
Westbury Park & Northwood9 21146 19159 17
Clayton13 18156 18156 18
Keele10 19144 20135 20
Maer & Whitmore9 20142 21129 21

Loggerheads Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Burglary 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 Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Burglary 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 Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20243
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20257
December 20246
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 202410
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
July 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 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
March 20251
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20251
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245

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

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Loggerheads in May 2025

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

1. Rowney Mews (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Birch Rise (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. London Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Rock Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Market Drayton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Broom Hollow (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Alder Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Price Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Maple Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Acorn Close (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1

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