Crime Rate in Westbury Park & Northwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westbury Park & Northwood

The total recorded crimes in Westbury Park & Northwood, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK in May 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westbury Park & Northwood crime rate of 1.02 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 Westbury Park & Northwood, encompassing approximately 8,855 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
Westbury Park & Northwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lidgate Walk with total crimes: 1
  • Leaswood Place with total crimes: 1
  • Woodside Crescent with total crimes: 1

How safe is Westbury Park & Northwood?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle-under-Lyme:

    • In 2024, Westbury Park & Northwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 146 crimes compared to 482.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Westbury Park & Northwood recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

    • In 2023, Westbury Park & Northwood had fewer crimes than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 159 crimes compared to 499. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Westbury Park & Northwood recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Westbury Park & Northwood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Westbury Park & Northwood has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 1.02 ranking 21th out of 20 in the Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK

In 2024, the total Westbury Park & Northwood crimes were 146. The crime rate of Westbury Park & Northwood in 2024 was 16.49 (year) or 1.37 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

In 2023, the total crimes in Westbury Park & Northwood were around 159 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.96 (year) or 1.50 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westbury Park & Northwood)CrimesRank (Westbury Park & Northwood)CrimesRank (Westbury Park & Northwood)
Town190 12,042 12,087 1
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
Clayton13 18156 18156 18
Keele10 19144 20135 20
Maer & Whitmore9 20142 21129 21

Westbury Park & Northwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
December 20243
October 20241

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
July 20244
May 20244

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20254
February 20252
January 202512
December 20248
November 20243
October 20244
September 20248
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Westbury Park & Northwood in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Westbury Park & Northwood postcode area is presented below.

1. Lidgate Walk (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
2. Leaswood Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Woodside Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Churston Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Ashridge Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Cardington Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Ravenswood Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Meakin Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Carlton Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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