Total Crime Rate
30.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Renfrew Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Clayton , and the 111th 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 Renfrew Close (ST5 2JZ) in the last 12 months was 30.5 per 1,000 residents and was 46.9% lower than the Clayton average (57.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 13.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -9.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Renfrew Close (ST5 2JZ), the main crime hotspot is near Rothesay Avenue. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Clayton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Thistleberry Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Galingale View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rothesay Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rothesay Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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