Total Crime Rate
22.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barnacle Place area has the lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Cross Heath , and the 79th lowest 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 Barnacle Place (ST5 2GS) in the last 12 months was 22.2 per 1,000 residents and was 76.3% lower than the Cross Heath average (93.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour 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 ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 12.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 243.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barnacle Place (ST5 2GS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Snowgoose Way, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Galingale View (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Cross Heath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Snowgoose Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Galingale View | Under investigation |
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