Crime Rates at High Street, Wolstanton, Newcastle, ST5 0EJ

High Street area has the 4th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in May Bank , and the 150th highest 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 High Street (ST5 0EJ) in the last 12 months was 72.6 per 1,000 residents and was 28.1% higher than the May Bank average (56.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 23.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around High Street (ST5 0EJ), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 46 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.