Total Crime Rate
26.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Heron Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Madeley & Betley , and the 92nd 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 Heron Close (CW3 9TD) in the last 12 months was 26.4 per 1,000 residents and was 39.2% lower 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -17.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Heron Close (CW3 9TD), 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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