Total Crime Rate
5.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025New Road area has the lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Madeley & Betley , and the 7th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around New Road (CW3 9BY) in the last 12 months was 5.2 per 1,000 residents and was 88.1% lower than the Madeley & Betley average (43.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around New Road (CW3 9BY), the main crime hotspot is near Den Lane, with 1 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
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