Crime Rate in May Bank: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in May Bank

The total recorded crimes in May Bank, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK in May 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a May Bank crime rate of 2.06 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 May Bank, encompassing approximately 17,942 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
May Bank Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dorridge Grove with total crimes: 3
  • The Hollies with total crimes: 2
  • Hyacinth Court with total crimes: 2

How safe is May Bank?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle-under-Lyme:

    • In 2024, May Bank demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 352 crimes compared to 482.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, May Bank recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

    • In 2023, May Bank had fewer crimes than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 476 crimes compared to 499. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, May Bank witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

May Bank Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the May Bank has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 2.06 ranking 11th out of 20 in the Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK

In 2024, the total May Bank crimes were 352. The crime rate of May Bank in 2024 was 19.62 (year) or 1.63 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

In 2023, the total crimes in May Bank were around 476 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.53 (year) or 2.21 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (May Bank)CrimesRank (May Bank)CrimesRank (May Bank)
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
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 & Whitmore9 20142 21129 21

May Bank Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour 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 (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 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 (15 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 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 (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 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 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
January 20255
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 202512
February 202512
January 202515
December 202416
November 202411
October 202416
September 202416
August 202420
July 202417
June 202414
May 202415

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
August 20242
July 20245
May 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
October 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
September 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations May Bank in May 2025

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

1. Dorridge Grove (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. The Hollies (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Hyacinth Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Heath Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rangemore Terrace (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
6. Blunt Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
7. Knutton Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
8. Palmerston Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
9. Broughton Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
10. Northcote Place (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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