Crime Rate in Maer & Whitmore: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maer & Whitmore

The total recorded crimes in Maer & Whitmore, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK in May 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maer & Whitmore crime rate of 170.45 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 Maer & Whitmore, encompassing approximately 52 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Maer & Whitmore Crime Hotspots

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

  • Three Mile Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Stableford Bank with total crimes: 1
  • Wood Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Maer & Whitmore?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle-under-Lyme:

    • In 2024, Maer & Whitmore demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 142 crimes compared to 482.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Maer & Whitmore recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

    • In 2023, Maer & Whitmore had fewer crimes than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 129 crimes compared to 499. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Maer & Whitmore recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Maer & Whitmore Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Maer & Whitmore has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 170.45 ranking 20th out of 20 in the Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK

In 2024, the total Maer & Whitmore crimes were 142. The crime rate of Maer & Whitmore in 2024 was 2689.39 (year) or 224.12 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

In 2023, the total crimes in Maer & Whitmore were around 129 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2443.18 (year) or 203.60 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maer & Whitmore)CrimesRank (Maer & Whitmore)CrimesRank (Maer & Whitmore)
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
Loggerheads17 16161 17149 19
Westbury Park & Northwood9 21146 19159 17
Clayton13 18156 18156 18
Keele10 19144 20135 20

Maer & Whitmore Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Public order 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 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 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 (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft 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 Drugs (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Maer & Whitmore in May 2025

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

1. Three Mile Lane (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Stableford Bank (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wood Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Heath Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Park Wood Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Holloway Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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