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 May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newchapel & Mow Cop crime rate of 3.28 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Newchapel & Mow Cop Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wentworth Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Ferndale Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Bank Street 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 May 2025 the Newchapel & Mow Cop has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 3.28 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newchapel & Mow Cop)CrimesRank (Newchapel & Mow Cop)CrimesRank (Newchapel & Mow Cop)
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
Loggerheads17 16161 17149 19
Westbury Park & Northwood9 21146 19159 17
Clayton13 18156 18156 18
Keele10 19144 20135 20
Maer & Whitmore9 20142 21129 21

Newchapel & Mow Cop Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 202510
February 20257
January 20253
December 20248
November 20247
October 202413
September 202411
August 20245
July 20249
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 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
July 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Newchapel & Mow Cop in May 2025

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

1. Wentworth Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Ferndale Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Bank Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bullocks House Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Starling Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Wild Goose Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Castle Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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