Total Crime Rate
121.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025York Close area has the 13th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Bradwell , and the 66th 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 York Close (ST7 1SY) in the last 12 months was 121.7 per 1,000 residents and was 45.5% higher 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 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 87.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 233.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around York Close (ST7 1SY), the main crime hotspot is near Chester Road. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 13 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Hunters Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Springfield Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wedgwood Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Wedgwood Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bishop'S Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hunters Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Hunters Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hunters Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Springfield Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hawthorn Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chester Road | Under investigation |
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