Crime and Safety in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Last updated: 01 May 2024
Newcastle-under-Lyme is the second safest major town in Staffordshire, and is the 30th most dangerous overall out of Staffordshire's 197 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Newcastle-under-Lyme in 2023 was 85 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Staffordshire's overall crime rate, coming in 8% higher than the Staffordshire rate of 78 per 1,000 daytime population. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Newcastle-under-Lyme is among the top 20 safest major towns, and the 1,595th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In January 2024, Newcastle-under-Lyme was the worst major town in Staffordshire for other theft, with 52 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.72 per 1,000 daytime population. January 2024 was also a bad month for Newcastle-under-Lyme residents, when it was Staffordshire's most dangerous major town for public order, recording 60 crimes at a rate of 0.83 per 1,000 daytime population.
The most common crimes in Newcastle-under-Lyme are violence and sexual offences, with 3,077 offences during 2023, giving a crime rate of 42. This is 2.8% lower than 2022's figure of 3,165 offences and a difference of 1.21 from 2022's crime rate of 44. Newcastle-under-Lyme's least common crime is theft from the person, with 28 offences recorded in 2023, a decrease of 46% from 2022's figure of 52 crimes.
Newcastle-under-Lyme 2024 Crime Scorecard
Second Safest
Major Towns, Staffordshire
16% lower, regional crime rate
West Midlands
3.1% lower, national crime rate
England, Wales & NI
Local Crime in Context
As of 2024, the crime rate in Newcastle-under-Lyme is 16% lower than the West Midlands and 3.1% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Newcastle-under-Lyme Compared to Nearby Major Towns
Newcastle-under-Lyme is more dangerous than Stafford (1.2% safer), and safer than Cannock (4.7% more dangerous), Tamworth (6% more dangerous), and Burton upon Trent (25% more dangerous).
Comparing Newcastle-under-Lyme to the UK's Major Cities
Looking at the top cities around the UK, Newcastle-under-Lyme's overall crime rate is higher than City of London (65% safer) and Belfast City (42% safer), and lower than Birmingham (62% worse), Camden (29% worse), Tower Hamlets (17% worse), Leeds (78% worse), Liverpool (59% worse), Bristol (40% worse), Westminster (58% worse), and Sheffield (25% worse).
Recent Crimes in Newcastle-under-Lyme
These are the top 20 most recent crime reports in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2024 | Other theft | On or near Farcroft Avenue | Under investigation |
| March 2024 | Other theft | On or near Farcroft Avenue | Under investigation |
| March 2024 | Other theft | On or near Bradwell Grange | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2024 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sheldon Grove | Under investigation |
| March 2024 | Other crime | On or near Croftstead Close | Under investigation |
| March 2024 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Deakin Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2024 | Other theft | On or near Second Avenue | Under investigation |
| March 2024 | Drugs | On or near Cypress Grove | Local resolution |
| March 2024 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Plymouth Grove | Under investigation |
| March 2024 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Rosendale Avenue | Under investigation |
| March 2024 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Gordon Street | Under investigation |
| March 2024 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Plymouth Grove | Under investigation |
| March 2024 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near The Limes | Under investigation |
| March 2024 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near The Limes | Under investigation |
| March 2024 | Other theft | On or near Rosevale Court | Under investigation |
| March 2024 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near School Street | Under investigation |
| March 2024 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Holly Road | Under investigation |
| March 2024 | Other theft | On or near Victoria Street | Under investigation |
| March 2024 | Burglary | On or near Cherry Tree Road | Under investigation |
| March 2024 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Edensor Street | Under investigation |
Offences in Newcastle-under-Lyme's Green Spaces
We only display green spaces in Newcastle-under-Lyme that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2023.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Memorial Park | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | 0.32 |
Crime in and around Newcastle-under-Lyme's Wards
Town has the highest crime rate out of Newcastle-under-Lyme's local and nearby wards, with 151 crimes reported per 1,000 daytime population.
| Ward | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Top Crime | 2nd Crime | 3rd Crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05011418 Crackley & Red Street | 290 | 78 | V/S Offences | Public Order | Criminal D&A |
| E05011419 Cross Heath | 497 | 117 | V/S Offences | Public Order | Criminal D&A |
| E05011420 Holditch & Chesterton | 554 | 50 | V/S Offences | Criminal D&A | Public Order |
| E05011421 Keele | 90 | 14 | V/S Offences | Other Theft | Burglary |
| E05011423 Knutton | 257 | 116 | V/S Offences | Criminal D&A | Public Order |
| E05011427 May Bank | 450 | 66 | V/S Offences | Public Order | Other Theft |
| E05011431 Thistleberry | 252 | 65 | V/S Offences | Criminal D&A | Other Theft |
| E05011432 Town | 1,878 | 151 | V/S Offences | Shoplifting | Public Order |
| E05011433 Westbury Park & Northwood | 153 | 43 | V/S Offences | Public Order | Vehicle Crime |
| E05011434 Westlands | 268 | 46 | V/S Offences | Criminal D&A | Other Theft |
| E05011435 Wolstanton | 484 | 90 | V/S Offences | Shoplifting | Other Theft |
| E05011415 Audley | 302 | 51 | V/S Offences | Criminal D&A | Other Theft |
| E05011416 Bradwell | 570 | 59 | V/S Offences | Criminal D&A | Other Theft |
| E05011417 Clayton | 110 | 58 | V/S Offences | Public Order | Criminal D&A |
Newcastle-under-Lyme Ward Crime Breakdown
| Crime Type | Safest Ward | Most Dangerous Ward |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | E05011417 Clayton (15) | E05011432 Town (426) |
| Bicycle Theft | E05011433 Westbury Park & Northwood (0) | E05011432 Town (51) |
| Burglary | E05011417 Clayton (5) | E05011432 Town (65) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | E05011421 Keele (6) | E05011432 Town (182) |
| Drugs | E05011434 Westlands (1) | E05011432 Town (43) |
| Other Crime | E05011421 Keele (0) | E05011432 Town (21) |
| Other Theft | E05011417 Clayton (7) | E05011432 Town (156) |
| Possession of Weapons | E05011433 Westbury Park & Northwood (0) | E05011432 Town (28) |
| Public Order | E05011421 Keele (6) | E05011432 Town (218) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | E05011433 Westbury Park & Northwood (0) | E05011432 Town (11) |
| Shoplifting | E05011431 Thistleberry (0) | E05011432 Town (284) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | E05011433 Westbury Park & Northwood (0) | E05011432 Town (20) |
| Vehicle Crime | E05011423 Knutton (3) | E05011432 Town (37) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | E05011421 Keele (45) | E05011432 Town (762) |
Newcastle-under-Lyme's Community Safety Partnerships
| Community Safety Partnership | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Top Crime | 2nd Crime | 3rd Crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E22000266 Newcastle-under-Lyme | 8,311 | 72 | V/S Offences | Criminal D&A | Public Order |
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