Total Crime Rate
79.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Newport Grove area has the 20th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Bradwell , and the 133rd highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Newport Grove (ST5 7QL) in the last 12 months was 79.1 per 1,000 residents and was 5.4% lower than the Bradwell average (83.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -85.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -85.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 64.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Newport Grove (ST5 7QL), the main crime hotspot is near Applecroft. Police recorded 32 crimes here, including 20 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 | Theft from the person | Plane Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beata Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hawthorn Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Applecroft | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Badgers Croft | Under investigation |
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