Crime Rate in Loggerheads: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Loggerheads

The total recorded crimes in Loggerheads, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK in March 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Loggerheads crime rate of 9.88 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Loggerheads Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rock Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Sandy Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Birch Rise 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Loggerheads has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 9.88 ranking 19th 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.

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
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
Maer & Whitmore11 20142 21129 21

Loggerheads Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20242
October 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Rock Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
2. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Birch Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Oakley Folly (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Pinetrees Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Rowney Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rowney Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Kestrel Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Mount Pleasant (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Orchard Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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