Crime Rate in Wolstanton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wolstanton

The total recorded crimes in Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK in May 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wolstanton crime rate of 2.63 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 Wolstanton, encompassing approximately 17,469 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Wolstanton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

How safe is Wolstanton?

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

  • Relative to Newcastle-under-Lyme:

    • In 2024, Wolstanton reported a higher crime volume than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 629 crimes compared to 482. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wolstanton witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

    • In 2023, Wolstanton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newcastle-under-Lyme average, with 617 crimes compared to 499. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wolstanton witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wolstanton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wolstanton has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 2.63 ranking 8th out of 20 in the Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK

In 2024, the total Wolstanton crimes were 629. The crime rate of Wolstanton in 2024 was 36.01 (year) or 3.00 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wolstanton were around 617 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.32 (year) or 2.94 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Newcastle-under-Lyme.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wolstanton)CrimesRank (Wolstanton)CrimesRank (Wolstanton)
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
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

Wolstanton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (15 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 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 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 Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20259
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 202413
October 20246
September 20245
August 202410
July 20248
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20258
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202514
March 202511
February 202514
January 202524
December 202420
November 202414
October 202411
September 202413
August 202410
July 202424
June 202420
May 202419

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255
January 20253
December 20247
November 20241
October 20241
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 202515
February 202511
January 20254
December 202412
November 20249
October 20248
September 202410
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Wolstanton in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Peel Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
5. Church Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Pilsbury Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Davey Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Simpson Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Dorrington Grove (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1

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