Newcastle-under-Lyme crime stats
The overall crime rate in Newcastle-under-Lyme city is 109.7 crimes per 1,000 which is 109% of the national crime average. Most crimes, 3.1k crimes were violent crimes which is 39.0% of all crimes committed in the area. Violent crime rate is at 121% of national crime rate. Antisocial behaviour crime was the fastest growing crime and it increased by 48.2% over the last twelve months.The category of "public order crime" is the highest ranking crime category when category crime rate is compared to the national average. Public order crime rate is at 129% of national crime rate which puts Newcastle-under-Lyme on 45. position out of 99 England's and Wales' cities in this crime category. Public order crime makes up 8.1% of all crimes committed in the area. As of April 2026 public order crime totalled 640 representing an increase 18.7% year-over-year.
| Crime statistic | Share of all crimes | Ranking (99 cities) | % of national crime rate | Crime volume | % annual change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 39.0% | 43. lowest | 121% | 3.1k | 18.7% |
| Antisocial behaviour crime | 18.1% | 43. highest | 123% | 1.4k | 48.2% |
| Public order crime | 8.1% | 45. highest | 129% | 640 | 18.7% |
| Shoplifting crime | 8.0% | 17. lowest | 106% | 629 | 0.0% |
| Criminal damage and arson crime | 6.6% | 27. lowest | 100% | 518 | 6.1% |
| Other theft crime | 5.4% | 22. lowest | 90% | 429 | 2.9% |
| Vehicle crime | 3.6% | 31. lowest | 77% | 283 | 27.5% |
| Burglary crime | 3.2% | 48. lowest | 96% | 253 | 16.6% |
| Drugs crime | 3.2% | 40. lowest | 97% | 248 | 33.3% |
| Other crime | 1.9% | 35. lowest | 97% | 152 | 7.0% |
| Robbery crime | 1.1% | 32. lowest | 84% | 84 | 44.8% |
| Possession of weapons crime | 1.0% | 35. lowest | 111% | 79 | 19.7% |
| Bicycle theft crime | 0.6% | 24. lowest | 74% | 46 | -16.4% |
| Theft from the person crime | 0.3% | 5. lowest | 16% | 21 | -36.4% |
| Crime statistic | Share of all crimes | Crime rate ranking | % of national crime rate | Crime volume | % annual change |
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