Total Crime Rate
21.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025George Street area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Audley , and the 77th 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 George Street (ST7 8ET) in the last 12 months was 21.8 per 1,000 residents and was 56.5% lower than the Audley average (50.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour 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 Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 17.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around George Street (ST7 8ET), the highest concentration of overall crime is near New King Street, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Queen Street (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Audley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Maddock Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Queen Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | New King Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | New King Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kelsall Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chester Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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