Total Crime Rate
22.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Stanley Grove area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in May Bank , and the 80th lowest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Stanley Grove (ST5 0PJ) in the last 12 months was 22.2 per 1,000 residents and was 60.8% lower 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 17.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Stanley Grove (ST5 0PJ), the main crime hotspot is near Gladstone Street. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In May Bank| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sackville Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Sydney Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Gladstone Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Oak Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Oak Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oak Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oak Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Clare Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Gladstone Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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