Total Crime Rate
77.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cumberland Close area has the 26th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe , and the 137th highest 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 Cumberland Close (ST7 1AY) in the last 12 months was 77.6 per 1,000 residents and was 9.0% lower than the Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe average (85.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft 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 Other theft ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 44.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cumberland Close (ST7 1AY), the main crime hotspot is near Kinnersley Avenue. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Clough Hall Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Clough Hall Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Kinnersley Avenue | Under investigation |
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