Total Crime Rate
16.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025High Street area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Audley , and the 45th 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 High Street (ST7 8BN) in the last 12 months was 16.1 per 1,000 residents and was 67.9% lower than the Audley average (50.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -11.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around High Street (ST7 8BN), the main crime hotspot is near Sports/Recreation Area. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Audley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Scot Hay Road | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | High Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | High Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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