WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Staffordshire Police Police

Crime in Talke & Butt Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Comprehensive safety analysis for Talke & Butt Lane, localized within Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Total Crimes

76
trending_down -24.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

87.26per 1k
trending_up +1.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

8,744

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences35
Anti-social Behaviour9
Shoplifting9
Public Order9
Criminal Damage & Arson5
Other Theft4
Weapons Possession2
Vehicle Crime2
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Taylors Place Map
Shoplifting: 6
6
On or near Oldhill Close Map
Other theft: 2Public order: 1
3
On or near Lower Ash Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1
3
On or near Hardings Meadow Map
Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Hollinwood Road Map
Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Hollinwood Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Crown Bank Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Fifth Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Slacken Lane Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Newcastle-under-Lyme district.

Local Rank

#16safest in Newcastle-under-Lyme

National Safety

Top 24%Riskiest

City Average

82.0per 1k

Local Policing

Kidsgrove Parish

Staffordshire Police

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Local Priorities

Ongoing issue with cross-border drug supply and associated child exploitation.

Issued: 2 Mar 2026

Status Update

Intelligence has been used to obtain and execute a number of warrants at various addresses and has led to the arrest and charge of serious offenders as well as drugs and money being recovered. Specialist officers are working with partners including Social Care, Schools and Housing to protect families and children exposed and at risk of associated criminality. This is ongoing and we are working within the community to disrupt the supply of drugs and safeguard vulnerable juveniles exploited by Organised Crime Gangs.

Actioned: 26 Sep 2025

Anti-social behaviour (ASB) and criminal damage, specifically in and around Clough Hall Park.

Issued: 2 Mar 2026

Status Update

ASB legislation such as Community Protection Warnings/Notices and Community Behaviour Orders will be used where repeat offenders are identified.

Ongoing patrol and activity around Kidsgrove and Clough Hall Park along with the setting up of a local youth club has lead to a reduction in ASB calls.

Police will continue to work with partners to carry on the work with the youth club.

Calls relating to ASB will be monitored and both proactive and reactive work undertaken. High Visibility patrols to continue and intelligence monitored and used to disrupt drug related activity and the associated ASB.

Actioned: 2 Mar 2025

Shoplifting and Retail Crime identified through CCR's and scanning of crime/incident reporting.

Issued: 2 Mar 2026

Status Update

Where repeat locations are identified problem solving officers will work with stores and the Early Intervention and Prevention Unit to offer crime prevention advice. Locations are to be included in patrol strategy. Calls will be monitored on a daily basis with a view to identifying and prosecuting offenders. Bail conditions, CPN/W and Criminal Behaviour Orders will be used where repeat offenders are identified.

Actioned: 2 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

JUL1

Residents meeting

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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Meadows

JUL3

Food Bank drop in

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12:00 AM — 12:00 AM

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St Thomas church

JUL3

Kidsgrove community day

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10:00 AM — 3:00 PM

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King Street

JUL3

Community engagement town centre

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10:00 AM — 1:00 PM

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Kings street

JUL18

DROP IN

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2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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