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 May 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Madeley & Betley crime rate of 20.75 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Madeley & Betley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bevan Place with total crimes: 10
  • Ridge Hill Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Grayling Willows 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 areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

    • 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 areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

  • 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 May 2025 the Madeley & Betley has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 20.75 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Madeley & Betley)CrimesRank (Madeley & Betley)CrimesRank (Madeley & Betley)
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
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

Madeley & Betley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 202510
February 20252
January 20255
December 202410
November 20248
October 20247
September 20246
August 202410
July 202413
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 202510
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20252
March 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Madeley & Betley in May 2025

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

1. Bevan Place (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ridge Hill Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Grayling Willows (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. A531 (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Greenmeadows Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Apple Croft (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. River Lea Mews (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Furnace Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Madeley Court (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Daltry Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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