Total Crime Rate
28.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Deans Lane area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Bradwell , and the 102nd 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 Deans Lane (ST5 7AG) in the last 12 months was 28.8 per 1,000 residents and was 65.6% lower than the Bradwell average (83.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -57.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 25.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -81.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Deans Lane (ST5 7AG), the main crime hotspot is near Crofters Court. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bradwell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Linnet Close | Under investigation |
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