Total Crime Rate
19.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dartmouth Avenue area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Thistleberry , and the 66th 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 Dartmouth Avenue (ST5 3PR) in the last 12 months was 19.9 per 1,000 residents and was 66.5% lower than the Thistleberry average (59.3 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 Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dartmouth Avenue (ST5 3PR), the main crime hotspot is near Essex Place. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Thistleberry| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Howard Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Northesk Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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