Crime Rate in Madeley & Betley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Madeley & Betley

The total recorded crimes in Madeley & Betley, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK in March 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Madeley & Betley crime rate of 21.52 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 Madeley & Betley, encompassing approximately 1,301 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Madeley & Betley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodside with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Waterside Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Madeley & Betley?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle-under-Lyme:

    • In 2024, Madeley & Betley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 200 crimes compared to 482.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Madeley & Betley recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Madeley & Betley had fewer crimes than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 189 crimes compared to 499. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Madeley & Betley recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Madeley & Betley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Madeley & Betley has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 21.52 ranking 14th out of 20 in the Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK

In 2024, the total Madeley & Betley crimes were 200. The crime rate of Madeley & Betley in 2024 was 153.73 (year) or 12.81 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

In 2023, the total crimes in Madeley & Betley were around 189 crimes with yearly crime rate of 145.27 (year) or 12.11 (month) ranking 16 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
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

Madeley & Betley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 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 (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202510
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20252
January 20255
December 202410
November 20248
October 20247
September 20246
August 202410
July 202413
June 202412
May 20247
April 202416

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Madeley & Betley in March 2025

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

1. Woodside (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
3. Waterside Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Cherry Hill (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. East Lawns (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Englesea Brook Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Hillwood Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. River Lea Mews (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Salisbury Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Elkington Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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