Crime Rate in Thistleberry: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thistleberry

The total recorded crimes in Thistleberry, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK in July 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thistleberry crime rate of 4.52 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 Thistleberry, encompassing approximately 9,731 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Thistleberry Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pool Street with total crimes: 5
  • Pooldam with total crimes: 5
  • Cross May Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Thistleberry?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle-under-Lyme:

    • In 2024, Thistleberry demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 412 crimes compared to 482.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Thistleberry witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

    • In 2023, Thistleberry had fewer crimes than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 425 crimes compared to 499. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Thistleberry Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Thistleberry has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 4.52 ranking 10th out of 20 in the Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK

In 2024, the total Thistleberry crimes were 412. The crime rate of Thistleberry in 2024 was 42.34 (year) or 3.53 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thistleberry were around 425 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.67 (year) or 3.64 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thistleberry)CrimesRank (Thistleberry)CrimesRank (Thistleberry)
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
Audley41 11374 11372 12
Knutton39 12258 14254 14
Westlands33 14307 13326 13
Newchapel & Mow Cop26 15237 15243 15
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

Thistleberry 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 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202516
May 202519
April 202518
March 202511
February 20259
January 20256
December 202414
November 202413
October 202410
September 202410
August 202411

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 20259
April 20256
March 202511
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20247
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20252
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Thistleberry in July 2025

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

1. Pool Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Pooldam (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cross May Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Keele Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wain Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Ostend Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
7. Galingale View (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Greylag Gate (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. St George'S Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rotterdam (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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