Crime Rate in Newchapel & Mow Cop: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newchapel & Mow Cop

The total recorded crimes in Newchapel & Mow Cop, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK in July 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newchapel & Mow Cop crime rate of 5.33 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 Newchapel & Mow Cop, encompassing approximately 4,873 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Newchapel & Mow Cop Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wentworth Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Moorview Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Birkdale Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Newchapel & Mow Cop?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle-under-Lyme:

    • In 2024, Newchapel & Mow Cop demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 237 crimes compared to 482.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Newchapel & Mow Cop recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

    • In 2023, Newchapel & Mow Cop had fewer crimes than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 243 crimes compared to 499. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Newchapel & Mow Cop recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Newchapel & Mow Cop Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Newchapel & Mow Cop has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 5.33 ranking 15th out of 20 in the Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK

In 2024, the total Newchapel & Mow Cop crimes were 237. The crime rate of Newchapel & Mow Cop in 2024 was 48.63 (year) or 4.05 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newchapel & Mow Cop were around 243 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.86 (year) or 4.16 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newchapel & Mow Cop)CrimesRank (Newchapel & Mow Cop)CrimesRank (Newchapel & Mow Cop)
Town208 12,042 12,087 1
Cross Heath79 2789 3907 2
Talke & Butt Lane77 3823 2799 3
Bradwell67 5747 4719 4
Holditch & Chesterton69 4545 8613 6
Wolstanton49 9629 5617 5
Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe53 8561 6545 9
Crackley & Red Street59 6542 9585 8
Silverdale57 7547 7592 7
May Bank33 13352 12476 10
Thistleberry44 10412 10425 11
Audley41 11374 11372 12
Knutton39 12258 14254 14
Westlands33 14307 13326 13
Madeley & Betley23 16200 16189 16
Westbury Park & Northwood17 18146 19159 17
Loggerheads13 20161 17149 19
Clayton18 17156 18156 18
Keele14 19144 20135 20
Maer & Whitmore10 21142 21129 21

Newchapel & Mow Cop Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 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 (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20252
April 20254
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 202511
April 202510
March 202510
February 20257
January 20253
December 20248
November 20247
October 202413
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20252
August 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

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

MonthCount
August 20242

High Crime Locations Newchapel & Mow Cop in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Newchapel & Mow Cop postcode area is presented below.

1. Wentworth Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Moorview Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Birkdale Drive (Map)
Total2
Robbery2
4. St Thomas Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. High Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Newtown (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Clare Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. St Andrews Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Bank Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Kite Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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