Total Crime Rate
97.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cedar Avenue area has the 19th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe , and the 98th highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Cedar Avenue (ST7 1LA) in the last 12 months was 97.2 per 1,000 residents and was 14.1% higher 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 27 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 440.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 28 (≈ 66.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 460.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cedar Avenue (ST7 1LA), the main crime hotspot is near Cedar Avenue. Police recorded 33 crimes here, including 25 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Cedar Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | B5371 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Banbury Street | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brindley Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Mitchell Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pickwick Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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