Crime Rate in Thistleberry: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thistleberry

The total recorded crimes in Thistleberry, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK in March 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thistleberry crime rate of 3.60 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Thistleberry Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Martin'S Road with total crimes: 3
  • Roseacre with total crimes: 3
  • Pooldam with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 March 2025 the Thistleberry has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 3.60 ranking 12th 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.

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
Talke & Butt Lane86 2823 2799 3
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
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

Thistleberry Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 202422
May 202410
April 20248

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 20256
December 202414
November 202413
October 202410
September 202410
August 202411
July 202410
June 202428
May 20249
April 202410

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Thistleberry in March 2025

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

1. St Martin'S Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Roseacre (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Pooldam (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
4. Millbank Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. Milan Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Pool Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Snowgoose Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Rotterdam Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. St Andrew'S Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Reedmace Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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