Crime Rates at Kensworth Close, Newcastle, ST5 3LH

Kensworth Close area has the 5th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Thistleberry , and the 186th 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 Kensworth Close (ST5 3LH) in the last 12 months was 61.8 per 1,000 residents and was 4.2% higher than the Thistleberry average (59.3 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 crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Kensworth Close (ST5 3LH), the main crime hotspot is near Trent Grove. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.