Total Crime Rate
14.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Povey Place area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Bradwell , and the 34th 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 Povey Place (ST5 8LW) in the last 12 months was 14.1 per 1,000 residents and was 83.2% lower than the Bradwell average (83.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. 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 1 (≈ 4.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Povey Place (ST5 8LW), the main crime hotspot is near Carlos Place. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 9 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Sophia Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sophia Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Priam Close | Under investigation |
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