Total Crime Rate
52.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Kingfisher Close area has the 6th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Madeley & Betley , and the 198th 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 Kingfisher Close (CW3 9HS) in the last 12 months was 52.8 per 1,000 residents and was 21.6% higher than the Madeley & Betley average (43.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 28.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 41.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -2.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Kingfisher Close (CW3 9HS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Daltry Way, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Heron Close (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Madeley & Betley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lindops Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Newcastle Road | Local resolution |
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