Crime Rate in Westlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westlands

The total recorded crimes in Westlands, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK in July 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westlands crime rate of 2.73 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 Westlands, encompassing approximately 12,085 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Westlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Medway Place with total crimes: 4
  • Weaver Place with total crimes: 2

How safe is Westlands?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle-under-Lyme:

    • In 2024, Westlands demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 307 crimes compared to 482.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Westlands recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

    • In 2023, Westlands had fewer crimes than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 326 crimes compared to 499. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Westlands recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Westlands Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Westlands has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 2.73 ranking 14th out of 20 in the Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK

In 2024, the total Westlands crimes were 307. The crime rate of Westlands in 2024 was 25.40 (year) or 2.12 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

In 2023, the total crimes in Westlands were around 326 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.97 (year) or 2.25 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westlands)CrimesRank (Westlands)CrimesRank (Westlands)
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
Thistleberry44 10412 10425 11
Audley41 11374 11372 12
Knutton39 12258 14254 14
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

Westlands 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 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 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 Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20259
April 20256
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202521
May 202517
April 202515
March 202518
February 202510
January 202516
December 202415
November 202410
October 202411
September 202413
August 202414

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20252
October 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Westlands in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
2. Medway Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Weaver Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Humber Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Grasmere Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Earl'S Drive (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Highfield Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. A519 (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Eton Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. The Bridle Path (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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