Crime Rate in Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Town

The total recorded crimes in Town, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK in May 2025 are around 190 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Town crime rate of 0.66 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (1.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (3.23% increase)
Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 41
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • The Midway with total crimes: 11

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 May 2025 the Town has recorded 190 crimes with crime rate of 0.54 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)
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
Newchapel & Mow Cop16 17237 15243 15
Loggerheads17 16161 17149 19
Westbury Park & Northwood9 21146 19159 17
Clayton13 18156 18156 18
Keele10 19144 20135 20
Maer & Whitmore9 20142 21129 21

Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (56 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (110 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 320 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202537
March 202524
February 202518
January 202520
December 202415
November 202425
October 202424
September 202419
August 202422
July 202414
June 202446
May 202419

A total of 149 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 20258
February 20257
January 202515
December 202412
November 20247
October 202413
September 202422
August 202412
July 202413
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 151 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 202514
February 202510
January 202512
December 202411
November 202416
October 20249
September 20249
August 202410
July 20249
June 202420
May 202411

A total of 736 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202556
April 202555
March 202545
February 202546
January 202553
December 202465
November 202448
October 202446
September 202441
August 202456
July 202460
June 2024110
May 202455

A total of 216 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202514
March 202519
February 202512
January 202511
December 202411
November 202416
October 202420
September 202412
August 202411
July 202420
June 202436
May 202418

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202513
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 95 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20254
February 20257
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 369 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202531
March 202526
February 202531
January 202536
December 202437
November 202424
October 202430
September 202422
August 202415
July 202418
June 202440
May 202427

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
February 20251
January 20254
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243

High Crime Locations Town in May 2025

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

1. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total41
Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting6
Public order5
Other theft3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting16
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. The Midway (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
4. School Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Burglary1
Public order1
5. High Street (Map)
Total9
Public order2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
6. London Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. King Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pool Side (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Boundary Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1

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