Crime Rate in Talke & Butt Lane: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Talke & Butt Lane

The total recorded crimes in Talke & Butt Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK in March 2025 are around 86 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Talke & Butt Lane crime rate of 6.16 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 Talke & Butt Lane, encompassing approximately 13,970 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (25.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Talke & Butt Lane Crime Hotspots

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

  • First Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Taylors Place with total crimes: 6
  • High Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Talke & Butt Lane?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle-under-Lyme:

    • In 2024, Talke & Butt Lane reported a higher crime volume than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 823 crimes compared to 482. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Talke & Butt Lane witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Talke & Butt Lane experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 799 crimes compared to 499. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Talke & Butt Lane witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Talke & Butt Lane has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Talke & Butt Lane Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Talke & Butt Lane has recorded 86 crimes with crime rate of 6.16 ranking 2th out of 20 in the Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK

In 2024, the total Talke & Butt Lane crimes were 823. The crime rate of Talke & Butt Lane in 2024 was 58.91 (year) or 4.91 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

In 2023, the total crimes in Talke & Butt Lane were around 799 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.19 (year) or 4.77 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newcastle-under-Lyme)CrimesRank (Newcastle-under-Lyme)CrimesRank (Newcastle-under-Lyme)
Town153 12,042 12,087 1
Cross Heath68 3789 3907 2
Bradwell60 4747 4719 4
Wolstanton46 8629 5617 5
Holditch & Chesterton55 5545 8613 6
Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe52 6561 6545 9
Silverdale41 9547 7592 7
Crackley & Red Street47 7542 9585 8
May Bank29 13352 12476 10
Thistleberry35 12412 10425 11
Audley38 10374 11372 12
Westlands37 11307 13326 13
Knutton10 21258 14254 14
Madeley & Betley28 14200 16189 16
Newchapel & Mow Cop12 18237 15243 15
Keele24 15144 20135 20
Clayton18 16156 18156 18
Westbury Park & Northwood13 17146 19159 17
Loggerheads11 19161 17149 19
Maer & Whitmore11 20142 21129 21

Talke & Butt Lane Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20247
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 372 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202544
February 202535
January 202535
December 202429
November 202425
October 202424
September 202427
August 202432
July 202425
June 202444
May 202432
April 202420

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20244
November 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 202414
October 20248
September 20245
August 202410
July 20248
June 202420
May 202416
April 20244

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20257
December 20246
November 20245
October 202417
September 202413
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Talke & Butt Lane in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Talke & Butt Lane postcode area is presented below.

1. First Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Taylors Place (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Theft from the person1
3. High Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Fourth Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Springhead Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
6. Rowhurst Crescent (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Public order1
7. Cedar Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Third Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Millstone Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Hollinwood Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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