Crime Rates at Poolfield Avenue, Newcastle, ST5 2NL

Poolfield Avenue area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Cross Heath , and the 142nd 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 Poolfield Avenue (ST5 2NL) in the last 12 months was 75.4 per 1,000 residents and was 19.5% 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 45.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Poolfield Avenue (ST5 2NL), the main crime hotspot is near Wain Avenue. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.