Crime Rates at Chestnut Grove, Newcastle, ST5 7DD

Chestnut Grove area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Bradwell , and the 83rd 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 Chestnut Grove (ST5 7DD) in the last 12 months was 23.8 per 1,000 residents and was 70.1% lower than the Bradwell average (79.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -86.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chestnut Grove (ST5 7DD), the main crime hotspot is near Applecroft. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 25 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.