Total Crime Rate
53.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Beech Croft area has the 5th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Madeley & Betley , and the 201st lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Beech Croft (CW3 9HB) in the last 12 months was 53.4 per 1,000 residents and was 22.9% higher than the Madeley & Betley average (43.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2023. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 800.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 4.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Beech Croft (CW3 9HB), the main crime hotspot is near Bevan Place. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Madeley & Betley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bevan Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lindops Lane | — |
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