Crime Rate in Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Town

The total recorded crimes in Town, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK in July 2025 are around 208 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Town crime rate of 0.72 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 Town, encompassing approximately 289,355 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (69) incidents (53.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 43
  • High Street with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12

How safe is Town?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle-under-Lyme:

    • In 2024, Town reported a higher crime volume than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 2,042 crimes compared to 482. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Town witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

    • In 2023, Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 2,087 crimes compared to 499. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Town witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Town Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Town has recorded 208 crimes with crime rate of 0.12 ranking 1th out of 20 in the Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK

In 2024, the total Town crimes were 2,042. The crime rate of Town in 2024 was 31.92 (year) or 2.66 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

In 2023, the total crimes in Town were around 2,087 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.22 (year) or 2.19 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)
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
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

Town 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 69 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 482 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 53.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202569
June 202545
May 202556
April 202555
March 202545
February 202546
January 202553
December 202465
November 202448

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202534
May 202537
April 202537
March 202524
February 202518
January 202520
December 202415
November 202425

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20254
May 20256
April 202510
March 20254
February 20257
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 135 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202517
May 202516
April 202514
March 202519
February 202512
January 202511
December 202411
November 202416

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 20257
April 202511
March 20258
February 20257
January 202515
December 202412
November 20247

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 202511
April 20259
March 202514
February 202510
January 202512
December 202411
November 202416

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202515
May 20258
April 202513
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
February 20251
January 20254
November 20241

A total of 265 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202531
May 202532
April 202531
March 202526
February 202531
January 202536
December 202437
November 202424

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20256
April 202510
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
December 20242
November 20244

High Crime Locations Town in July 2025

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

1. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total43
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting7
Drugs4
Other theft3
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Robbery2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. High Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
4. The Midway (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Bridge Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs2
Burglary1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
7. School Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
8. Hart Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Bailey Street (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1

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