Crime in Newcastle-under-Lyme: statistics, rates and trends
8,214 crimes were recorded in Newcastle-under-Lyme in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Newcastle-under-Lyme at a glance
- Crime trends in Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Types of crime in Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Newcastle-under-Lyme compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Streets with the most crime in Newcastle-under-Lyme
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Population and deprivation in Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Questions about crime in Newcastle-under-Lyme
- About this data
8,214 crimes were recorded in Newcastle-under-Lyme in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 3,287 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Newcastle-under-Lyme has the 318th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newcastle-under-Lyme | Newcastle-under-Lyme | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 8,214 | 11,290 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.5 | 88.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 79,396 | 127,727 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newcastle-under-Lyme was highest in the year to July 2023 (8,645 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (6,940). Over the whole period it fell 5%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 8,214 | 103.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 7,484 | 94.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 6,940 | 87.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 8,645 | 108.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 8,377 | 105.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 7,018 | 88.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 7,577 | 95.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 8,311 | 104.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 8,638 | 108.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 804 |
| June 2026 | 754 |
| May 2026 | 729 |
| April 2026 | 636 |
| March 2026 | 716 |
| February 2026 | 650 |
| January 2026 | 631 |
| December 2025 | 609 |
| November 2025 | 584 |
| October 2025 | 689 |
| September 2025 | 711 |
| August 2025 | 701 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newcastle-under-Lyme over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for public order.
The largest increases were in robbery (+45%) and public order (+30%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-25%) and theft from the person (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3,287 | 41.4 | 1.21 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,501 | 18.9 | 1.23 | +25% |
| Public order | 715 | 9.0 | 1.36 | +30% |
| Shoplifting | 609 | 7.7 | 0.93 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 545 | 6.9 | 1.01 | +2% |
| Other theft | 440 | 5.5 | 0.87 | -3% |
| Burglary | 249 | 3.1 | 0.89 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 237 | 3.0 | 0.61 | -25% |
| Drugs | 236 | 3.0 | 0.91 | -4% |
| Other crime | 148 | 1.9 | 0.88 | -9% |
| Robbery | 94 | 1.2 | 0.88 | +45% |
| Possession of weapons | 72 | 0.9 | 0.93 | -6% |
| Bicycle theft | 58 | 0.7 | 0.89 | +9% |
| Theft from the person | 23 | 0.3 | 0.17 | -21% |
Violence and sexual offences in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded 3,287 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 40.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded 1,501 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 18.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded 715 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded 609 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded 545 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded 440 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded 249 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded 237 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded 236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Newcastle-under-Lyme
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Newcastle-under-Lyme, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newcastle-under-Lyme.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newcastle-under-Lyme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke-on-Trent | 37,321 | 138.9 | +34% |
| Kidsgrove | 1,377 | 88.4 | -15% |
| Werrington | 381 | 59.5 | -42% |
| Alsager | 949 | 58.7 | -43% |
| Biddulph | 1,288 | 78.3 | -24% |
| Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook | 530 | 76.8 | -26% |
| Stone (Stafford) | 1,263 | 69.4 | -33% |
| Shavington | 288 | 43.8 | -58% |
13 areas within Newcastle-under-Lyme, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Town had the highest rate (378.1 per 1,000) and Westbury Park & Northwood the lowest (37.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Neighbourhood | 5,655 | 2,138 | 378.1 |
| Holditch & Chesterton | Neighbourhood | 4,866 | 617 | 126.8 |
| Cross Heath | Neighbourhood | 7,473 | 939 | 125.7 |
| Knutton | Neighbourhood | 2,631 | 326 | 123.9 |
| Silverdale | Neighbourhood | 6,189 | 608 | 98.2 |
| Crackley & Red Street | Neighbourhood | 7,278 | 673 | 92.5 |
| Wolstanton | Neighbourhood | 6,289 | 579 | 92.1 |
| Bradwell | Neighbourhood | 8,945 | 694 | 77.6 |
| Thistleberry | Neighbourhood | 7,080 | 502 | 70.9 |
| Clayton | Neighbourhood | 3,261 | 195 | 59.8 |
| May Bank | Neighbourhood | 7,327 | 415 | 56.6 |
| Westlands | Neighbourhood | 7,407 | 340 | 45.9 |
| Westbury Park & Northwood | Neighbourhood | 4,995 | 188 | 37.6 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Newcastle-under-Lyme over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 488 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 416 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 381 |
| On or near High Street | 256 |
| On or near Parking Area | 230 |
| On or near The Midway | 147 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 106 |
| On or near London Road | 93 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 75 |
| On or near Victoria Street | 72 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newcastle-under-Lyme over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,787 | 33.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,739 | 21.2% |
| Not recorded | 1,501 | 18.3% |
| Under investigation | 961 | 11.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 357 | 4.3% |
| Local resolution | 323 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 222 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 172 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 115 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 21 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.1% |
Newcastle-under-Lyme has an estimated population of 79,396. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newcastle-under-Lyme sits in decile 5.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.8% |
| Social rented homes | 20.0% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 3.3% |
Is Newcastle-under-Lyme a safe place to live?
Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded 103.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Newcastle-under-Lyme?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 3,287 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (1,501).
Is crime in Newcastle-under-Lyme going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newcastle-under-Lyme was up 10% on the year before: 8,214 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 7,484 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newcastle-under-Lyme?
Newcastle-under-Lyme is policed by Staffordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Newcastle-under-Lyme. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.